# The Department of Basic Education says its 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue has been approved, clearing the way for provincial procurement. Spokesperson Terence Khala says the decision followed reviews by the Auditor-General, an independent investigation and legal experts, which found no fraud or favouritism. Khala says provinces have been engaged in procurement, with the department urging effective delivery before the new academic year:
DBE approves 2026 Foundation Phase Catalogue [SOUND]
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