Western Cape education budget cuts lead to teacher job losses, impacting student education.

National budget cuts in the Western Cape have led to numerous teachers losing their jobs, affecting the education of students. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) faces a R870m deficit and has implemented cost-containment measures, such as halting the provision of substitute teachers, except for maternity leave. The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) warns of staffing disasters and widening educational inequalities as a result of these cuts.

April 05, 2024
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