South Africa's (SA) Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the country's education system is under financial strain and that the severe pressure would have adverse impact on the education outcomes.

Government has cut the department of Education's budget, leading to a frustration and protest from stakeholders including Teachers Unions. The Minister has blamed the looming crisis to aggressive budget cuts over the years and fiscal mismanagement.

Now to discuss this further is Nomusa Cembi the Spokesperson for teachers union, the SA Democratic Teachers Union and Education Analyst Prof. Mary Metcalfe...