Schools cannot demand toilet paper and such material

By Umpha Manenzhe

The Economic Freedom Fighters in the Mopani region has written a letter to Limpopo Education MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe, asking him to intervene and help stop unreasonable demands that some schools make to parents.

EFF regional secretary Isaac Hlungwani says some schools are demanding that learners pay extra amounts as well as buy items such as toilet paper, candles and extra books.

The Limpopo department of education says it has received the letter and is investigating.

Spokesperson Sam Makondo says it is unlawful for schools that have been subsidized to demand school fees or any material from learners.