South Africa's Western Cape Department of Education's recent decision to eliminate over 2,400 teaching positions, has sparked a wave of outrage from parents, teacher unions, and activists alike.

The provincial department has announced that these job cuts will take effect from January 2025.

Officials cite financial struggles as the primary reason, revealing they received only 64% of the funds required for the nationally negotiated wage agreement, leaving the province to cover the remaining 36%.

This development has ignited a heated debate about the future of education in the region.

For more on this Peter Ndoro spoke to the Dean of Education at Stellenbosch university Prof Mbulungeni Madiba.

South Africa's Western Cape Department of Education's recent decision to eliminate over 2,400 teaching positions, has sparked a wave of outrage from parents, teacher unions, and activists alike.
The provincial department has announced that these job cuts will take effect from January 2025.
Officials cite financial struggles as the primary reason, revealing they received only 64% of the funds required for the nationally negotiated wage agreement, leaving the province to cover the remaining 36%.
This development has ignited a heated debate about the future of education in the region.
For more on this Peter Ndoro spoke to the Dean of Education at Stellenbosch university Prof Mbulungeni Madiba.

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SAs Western Cape Department of Education to eliminate over 2,400 teaching positions

Botswana heads to the elections later this month and as part of our coverage we will be bringing you different stakeholders to discuss Africa's longest democracy.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced that he will seek a second term in office after being endorsed by his governing party.

Meanwhile, The Umbrella for Democratic Change or UDC affiliates, comprising the Botswana National Front (BNF), the Botswana Peoples Party (BPP), and the Alliance for Progressive (AP), gathered and formulated a strategy for the October 30th polls.

Masisi's ruling Botswana Democratic Party has been in power since independence from Britain in 1966.

President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, Duma Gideon Boko spoke to Peter Ndoro.

Botswana heads to the elections later this month and as part of our coverage we will be bringing you different stakeholders to discuss Africa's longest democracy.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced that he will seek a second term in office after being endorsed by his governing party.
Meanwhile, The Umbrella for Democratic Change or UDC affiliates, comprising the Botswana National Front (BNF), the Botswana Peoples Party (BPP), and the Alliance for Progressive (AP), gathered and formulated a strategy for the October 30th polls.
Masisi's ruling Botswana Democratic Party has been in power since independence from Britain in 1966.
President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, Duma Gideon Boko spoke to Peter Ndoro.

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VISA digital payment company has partnered with mobile digital online payment service providers such as Loop and Waxed for cashless, safe and secure payments for commuters within the minibus taxi industry.

The move seeks to encourage cashless payments to enhance security amongst commuters. 

Channel Africa reporter Micheal Mbewe reports.

VISA digital payment company has partnered with mobile digital online payment service providers such as Loop and Waxed for cashless, safe and secure payments for commuters within the minibus taxi industry.
The move seeks to encourage cashless payments to enhance security amongst commuters. 
Channel Africa reporter Micheal Mbewe reports.

VISA digital payment launches cashless & secure payments for commuters within the minibus taxi industry

World Teachers' Day is marked annually on the 5th of October to celebrate the work of teachers globally and how they are transforming education.

This year's theme is: "Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education".

To discuss this further Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Nomusa Cembi - Media Officer at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union, Sadtu.

World Teachers' Day is marked annually on the 5th of October to celebrate the work of teachers globally and how they are transforming education.
This year's theme is: "Valuing teacher voices: Towards a new social contract for education".
To discuss this further Aurelie Kalenga spoke to Nomusa Cembi - Media Officer at the South African Democratic Teachers' Union, Sadtu.

SAs Western Cape Department of Education to eliminate over 2,400 teaching positions

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