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The KwaZulu-Natal government has revealed that its Department of Education is in a dire financial situation and urgently needs about R3,4 billion.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube held an urgent meeting in Durban with provincial authorities.

The department is the biggest in the country with over two million learners.

In recent months, the department has experienced several challenges.

These include the closure of some early childhood development centres, non-payment of teachers under this programme and the non-payment of service providers.

As means of addressing the situation, provincial treasury took over the department’s finances amid alleged gross mismanagement.

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