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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Laboratory equipment requirement for new and replacement public schools
New and replacement primary and secondary public schools are required to be equipped with laboratories, with Provincial Education Departments responsible for ensuring compliance during public school provisioning.
The document's recorded date is 25 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36853/
Opening Date
25 February 2026
Closing Date
25 February 2026
Further, in terms of the Regulations Relating to Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure (as updated in 2024), all new and replacement primary and secondary public schools are required to be equipped with laboratories.
Upgrade and additions programme for school infrastructure and specialised facilities
Schools in under-resourced and previously disadvantaged communities can benefit from an upgrade and additions programme that targets improvements to school infrastructure and facilities, including laboratories and computer centres.
The document's recorded date is 25 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The upgrade and additions programme, funded through the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) and the Provincial Equitable Share, targets upgrades to school infrastructure and facilities, including specialised spaces such as laboratories and computer centres.
MST Conditional Grant resources for targeted MST public schools
Targeted MST public schools can receive subject-specific resources (such as computers, laptops, tablets, projectors, MST kits and other equipment) funded through the Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) Conditional Grant, provided according to minimum specifications.
The document's recorded date is 25 February 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Through the MST Conditional Grant, beneficiary schools receive subject-specific resources such as computers, laptops, tablets, projectors, MST kits and other necessary equipment, provided in accordance with minimum specifications to ensure adequate support for MST education.
