Textbook tender probe sparks accountability questions

Questions are mounting over accountability and transparency in South Africa's education sector after Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced an independent investigation into a controversial R1.6 billion Grades 1 to 3 textbook tender allegedly awarded irregularly.

The announcement comes as the Minister tables her department's R38.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.

To discuss the investigation, the state of basic education, and the department's priorities going forward, we're joined by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube.

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