An investigation into the Eastern Cape’s tablet program reveals a complete standstill, with all twelve schools contacted reporting the initiative is no longer active. The program, intended to bolster education through technology, has effectively collapsed due to devices being lost or locked away unused in cupboards. This suggests significant implementation and oversight failures plagued the project. Schools cited a range of problems, including theft, lack of data, and insufficient training for teachers. The situation highlights the challenges of integrating technology into under-resourced schools. This failure raises concerns about wasted public funds and the continued digital divide within the Eastern Cape’s education system. The lack of ongoing program support appears to be a central reason for its abandonment.