The Democratic Alliance revealed in a statement on Monday that the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has been operating out of its jurisdiction with regard to early childhood development centres (ECDs).
“Of concern, though, is that while today’s judgment has clarified points of law, there is still no firm legal mandate for the Department of Education to be completely in charge of ECD and it continues to overlap with the Department of Social Development ,” said Keeka.
“There is significant confusion in the ECD sector with regards to their operations. While the national minister of basic education has given an executive undertaking that those that are ready may operate or those already operating may continue, further clarity is exigently required,” said Keeka in the letter to Mshengu.
“Given this, ECD centres under the 'mandate' of Education may operate while I am aware that those under DSD have been threatened with legal action, arrest, closure and cancellation of their licences to operate if they open," said Keeka, adding that this was a matter of serious concern that would have "a tremendous impact on the entire sector”.
“We are also aware of the delay in delivery and shortages within Pietermaritzburg’s Northdale circuit. The DA regards this as completely unacceptable and KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu must explain why this is the case,” he said. “In line with Government Gazette No. 43372 clause 4 such schools are not ready. We advise such schools to not allow these two grades back until their masks are delivered,” she added.
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