Special Schools Closed in KwaZulu-Natal
Parents and the South African National Association for Special School Education (SANASE) have closed 76 special schools in KwaZulu-Natal due to the education department's failure to pay subsidies on time.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has regretted the delay, with MEC Sipho Hlomuka promising that the schools will receive the funds by the following Thursday.
The late payment affected the daily running of the schools.
- Schools were unable to pay water and electricity bills.
- Fuel and repairs to school buses could not be afforded.
In March 2023, a similar protest occurred, where parents from 74 special schools in Durban kept their children back from school for two months, complaining about the provincial department's neglect of special schools.
In April, learners, along with parents and teachers, marched to the Premier's office to express their concerns.
Author's summary: Special schools in KwaZulu-Natal closed due to unpaid subsidies.
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