(1) Whether she has been informed of the financial situation in the Eastern Cape that is (a) threatening closure of many schools and (b) keeping thousands of learners at home; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether this financial situation is as a result of the channelling of funds to teacher salaries; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether she will make a statement on the matter?