The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has responded to questions posed by the Alberton Record following allegations of financial misrepresentations.

This publication reported on the story of Eden Park Secondary School accused of financial misrepresentations, SGB member resigns following accusations by Daniel Prentjies and the resignation of a School Governing Body (SGB) member.

Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson responds:

Responding to enquiries by the Alberton Record, Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson Onwabile Lubhelwana said: “GDE is aware of the allegations of mismanagement of funds at Eden Park Secondary School and views such allegations in a very serious light. We can confirm that investigations were launched accordingly. The outcome thereof will determine the action to be taken.”

“The Department is committed to clean governance, transparency, and oversight, and we have no tolerance for any threats that will impact negatively on service delivery and the provision of quality education to all learners in Gauteng,” added Lubhelwana.

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