Govt pays P7.5m in school fees for ex-BCL workers' children

Friday, September 07, 2018

The government has reportedly paid around P7.5 million for children of former BCL Mine workers after the latter agreed to pay for their school fees following the closure of the Mine.

The Ministry of Employment, Labour and Skills Development permanent secretary, Pearl Ramokoka confirmed that the amount had already been issued and spent accordingly and that it reflected on the 2017-2018 financial year.

She explained to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that as per the government’s commitment to pay school fees for the former employees’ children, such amount was issued for that purpose.

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Govt pays P7.5m in school fees for ex-BCL workers' children

The government has reportedly paid around P7.5 million for children of former BCL Mine workers after the latter agreed to pay for their school fees following the closure of the Mine.

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Selefu

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