Today Equal Education members who gathered outside the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria, only to be stood up by Minister Siviwe Gwarube. Despite promises to address the group, the Minister failed to show up, leaving members feeling frustrated, disrespected, and unheard.
The mock swearing-in ceremony went ahead without the Minister, highlighting the importance of holding leaders accountable for education challenges and unfulfilled promises. This was a crucial opportunity for the Minister to listen to concerns about school infrastructure, learner safety, and education equality.
Equal Education won’t give up, though! They’ll keep fighting for quality education and holding leaders accountable. As they say, “If the Minister will not come to us, we will go to Pretoria!” The fight for equal education continues, with or without the Minister’s support.
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