In a letter sent by their attorneys, the service providers raise concern over the department's failure to respond to correspondence seeking confirmation that their contracts will be renewed for a further two years. They said their three-year contract allowed for a exten-sion for two more years.
They warn that if the department proceeds with cancelling the contracts or advertising new tenders, they will approach the courts for an urgent interdict.
The letter accuses the department of acting in breach of the current agree-ment and demands a response by today.
However, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education insists that no contracts are to be cancelled.
“The department has a 3-year contract with NSNP service providers which will come to an end in March or April 2026,” departmental spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said.
Mahlambi explained that the department is simply starting long-term planning ahead of the contract expiry to avoid the chaos experienced in the past.
“New service providers with a new contract will start in April 2026 follow-ing the relevant procurement...
They warn that if the department proceeds with cancelling the contracts or advertising new tenders, they will approach the courts for an urgent interdict.
The letter accuses the department of acting in breach of the current agree-ment and demands a response by today.
However, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education insists that no contracts are to be cancelled.
“The department has a 3-year contract with NSNP service providers which will come to an end in March or April 2026,” departmental spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said.
Mahlambi explained that the department is simply starting long-term planning ahead of the contract expiry to avoid the chaos experienced in the past.
“New service providers with a new contract will start in April 2026 follow-ing the relevant procurement...
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