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Eastern Cape orders new R1.6-billion textbooks as Western Cape holds back

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has endorsed the controversial catalogue for grade 1 to 3 learning materials

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube has endorsed the controversial catalogue for grade 1 to 3 learning materials. Archive photo: Velani Ludidi

The Eastern Cape began ordering grade 1 to 3 learning materials from the new R1.6-billion Foundation Phase National Catalogue, while the Western Cape is holding off until procurement concerns are resolved.
The textbooks and other materials are expected to be based on the latest research to improve literacy, in line with the National Literacy Strategy and Plan 2024 to 2030.
The new catalogue has been surrounded by controversy. It was suspended due to problems in the procurement process. But in September, the minister endorsed the catalogue, subject to legal defects that required fixing.

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