Driven by unsettling social media posts from the “Made in Alice” Facebook group, the Commission’s ECPO has noted community concerns regarding the lack of scholar transport in certain Amathole East District schools. These concerns paint a troubling picture of children missing school due to lack of transport and those forced to endure long and potentially unsafe journeys to access education.
The Commission’s ECPO monitoring will explore these areas:
- The accessibility and availability of scholar transport: Are all eligible learners receiving safe and reliable transportation to and from school?
- The safety of travel routes: Are the travel routes used by students free from potential hazards and risks?
- The compliance with school uniforms and appearance policy report launched by the Commission.
- The impact on education and well-being: How are these challenges affecting the educational outcomes and overall well-being of learners?
The monitoring will be conducted as follows:
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DATE |
SCHOOL DISTRICT |
NAME OF THE SCHOOL |
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26/01/2024 |
Amathole East District |
Ntabenkonyana High School, Amabhele High School, Nkwekwezini High School, Gcato High School |
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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter @ 043 722 7828/072 638 9019 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Zukiswa N Mqakanya @ 043 722 7828 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.