Over R350m spent improving KZN schools

Officials say this figure includes upgrades and complete rebuilds at some facilities.

The Umlazi Education District's manager Nathe Gumede made the comments at the opening of a R6.65-million school upgrade at Nsimbini Primary School in Durban's Mayville area yesterday.

The upgrade includes a full service centre aimed at helping pupils with learning disabilities. 

Tsogo Sun, Suncoast Casino and the NGO Vukukhanye worked with the department on the project. 

Gumede says about R2-million came from the department.

''To the community as a whole and especially parents, your active participation in the education of your children cannot be over-emphasized. 

''This includes developing and strengthening the parent-teacher and learner relationship. Supporting your children in extra-mural activities and being eyes and ears of the school's safety and security,'' she said.

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