John Maytham speaks to Basil Manuel, Executive Director of NAPTOSA, about the devastating impact of over 2,400 teachers in the Western Cape losing their jobs. The cuts follow the Western Cape Education Department’s decision to reduce posts due to a R3 billion budget shortfall announced by the national government last year. Manuel highlighted the far-reaching consequences for educators, learners, and the province’s education system, emphasizing the urgent need for solutions to address this crisis.