‘A failure of governance and planning’ — the ongoing pit toilet crisis at SA schools

April 5, 2025

Daily Maverick

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube admits missing the deadline to eliminate pit toilets in public schools by March 2025. Despite eradicating 96% of pit toilets, 141 schools still have unsafe facilities. Gwarube aims to complete 90 schools by July 2025, bringing the completion rate to over 98%. The Eastern Cape has the highest number of schools with pit toilets.
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