Hon Chairperson, it is that time of the year again when schools are embarking on the election process of school governing bodies, SGBs.
One of the biggest challenges facing education in this country is the lack of attention to and involvement by parents in school activities. The ANC calls on parents to be involved in the election of the SGBs because the role of parents in schools is critical.
We call on all parents and communities to ensure that they take an interest in the education of their children by attending meetings, visiting schools and ensuring that education centres are sacred spaces.
The ANC is advocating for honest men and women to be part of the SGBs. We trust that educators who are committed to advancing teacher development in our schools and those who believe in clean governance have been elected. We congratulate the newly elected SGBs. Thank you.