The Northern Cape Department Education says over the past seven weeks over six new schools and two brand new Hostels were handed over in the province. The department has also officiated two sod turning ceremonies. According to the department the school infrastructure projects represent a total investment in Education of just over R900 million. The department states that infrastructure projects of this nature aim to reduce overcrowding in schools, eradicate inappropriate schools structures (asbestos) and create a conducive environment for quality public education. The department says that education in the province is on a positive trajectory to ensure universal access to education and improve the quality of public education as every child is a national asset.

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