Independent inquiry must be appointed to investigate Limpopo textbook crisis
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has expressed shock at the non-delivery of textbooks to Limpopo learners.
This is in contravention of a court order, which set down 15 June as the deadline for delivery.
Given that the national department of education has assumed control of the Limpopo provincial education department, the Minister is the person ultimately responsible for ensuring that these books are delivered to learners, on time.
Her reaction is inexcusable.
I will be writing to the Minister to request that she appoints an independent inquiry to investigate the Limpopo textbook crisis, which has continued despite the national government's intervention. I will ask that Minister Motshekga consults with the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development with the view to appointing a retired judge to head the inquiry.