Mkanzini was one of several schools involved in the Norms & Standards case. The case sought to compel the Minister of Basic Education to prescribe minimum uniform norms and standards for infrastructure in South Africa's schools. The LRC was acting on behalf of an NGO called Equal Education and communities across the country. In late November 2012, a settlement agreement was reached between the parties. The agreement marks an important milestone in South African education law as the legal action has ensured there will be a binding law regulating the provision of school infrastructure in place from May 2013. The Minister will promulgate the South African Schools Act which:

"...must provide for, but not be limited to, the following:

 The availability of classrooms;
 electricity;
 water; sanitation; a library;
 laboratories for science, technology, mathematics and life sciences;
 sport and recreational facilities;
 electronic connectivity at a school; and
 Perimeter security."

OUR FILM ON MKANZINI SCHOOL AND THE NORMS & STANDARDS CAMPAIGN CAN BE SEEN VIA THE FILMS & MULTIMEDIA TAB ON THE LEFT.
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