The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, having considered the request for approval of the ratification of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, with its accompanying explanatory memorandum, referred to it for consideration and report, recommends that the National Assembly approves the ratification of the Covenant subject to a declaration relating to Articles 13 and 14 of the Covenant to the effect that South Africa will give progressive realisation to the right of education within the framework of its legislation and available resources.