Large shipment of protective gear ‘disappears’ in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu says it will cost the department millions of rands to replace the protective gear which “disappeared”.
A large quantity of personal protective equipment disappeared in uMlazi, Pinetown and Zululand Districts, according to the department.
Mshengu said in a statement on Tuesday that he was "shocked" at the reports, but failed to say whether the equipment had been stolen.
It is understood that the protective gear disappeared while being transported to circuit offices and schools.
"The disappearance of these PPEs makes the preparations for the reopening is schools an elusive goal,” Mshengu said.
“The replacement of these PPEs will cost the department millions of rands, money which the department does not have.”
Mshengu has directed the provincial head of department to urgently institute an investigation into the disappearance of the equipment.