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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