The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) admitted in the Makhanda High Court that its decision to withhold billions of rands from public schools was both unlawful and unconstitutional. The case centers on a 2020 decision by the department to deviate from the mandated per-learner school allocation target, which forms a vital part of each school's yearly operating budget. According to calculations presented in the matter, approximately R6-billion has been held back by the department since 2020. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Claire Rankin  Legal Resources Centre (LRC), Madeline Schoeman former Principal at Ntsika Secondary School in Eastern Capeand Loyiso Mbinda Eastern Cape Provincial CEO from NAPTOSA .

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) admitted in the Makhanda High Court that its decision to withhold billions of rands from public schools was both unlawful and unconstitutional. The case centers on a 2020 decision by the department to deviate from the mandated per-learner school allocation target, which forms a vital part of each school's yearly operating budget. According to calculations presented in the matter, approximately R6-billion has been held back by the department since 2020. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Claire Rankin&nbsp; Legal Resources Centre (LRC), Madeline Schoeman former Principal at Ntsika Secondary School in Eastern Cape and Loyiso Mbinda Eastern Cape Provincial CEO from NAPTOSA .

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.