South Africa's Western Cape Education Department plans to eliminate 2,400 teaching positions due to a R3.8 billion budget shortfall.
The Western Cape Education Department in South Africa faces a R3.8 billion budget shortfall, resulting in the planned elimination of 2,400 teaching positions by 2025. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union warns that this will harm poor communities. Other provinces, like KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, also report significant budget constraints. The Democratic Alliance urges the government to protect education funding and explore alternative budget cuts to mitigate these impacts.
September 02, 2024
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