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It will cost over R400m to repair KZN schools

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The Department of Basic Education says it will cost R442 million to fix schools damaged by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal. This comes as Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga and KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu visited several schools in the province to assess the damage. Elijah Mhlanga – Basic Education Spokesperson joins us on the line to discuss.
19 Apr 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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