ALMOST 30 years into democracy, the issue of pit latrines in South African schools remains a constant reality for many in various provinces.
Many schools in rural areas struggle with infrastructural issues such as a lack of classrooms, poor access to water and electricity, and no internet or school libraries. The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) released a report in 2021, indicating that pupils from more than 3 000 schools in six provinces in the country risk falling