DA claims Gauteng schools face R31.3-billion maintenance backlog [SOUND]

# The DA in Gauteng reports that provincial schools are deteriorating, with a maintenance backlog of 31.3-billion-rand. The DA’s Michael Waters says despite this, only 427-million-rand or 1.36-percent of the required funds has been allocated for repairs in the 2024/25 financial year. Waters claims unsafe conditions for learners as officials allegedly overlook the crisis. He calls the address of backlogs and ensure quality education: