A strike by scholar transport operators across the Eastern Cape left thousands of pupils unable to get to school as operators refused to transport learners over long-standing non-payment issues.

Operators gathered at Bhisho Stadium on Wednesday before marching to the Office of Premier Oscar Mabuyane, where they handed over a memorandum of demands..

Advocacy group Equal Education criticised the government’s handling of the crisis, saying it reflects a pattern of systemic failure. To unpack the story Equal education’s Ona Matshaya spoke to Power Breakfast’s Bongi Gwala about the impact of the strike on scholars.

A strike by scholar transport operators across the Eastern Cape left thousands of pupils unable to get to school as operators refused to transport learners over long-standing non-payment issues.
Operators gathered at Bhisho Stadium on Wednesday before marching to the Office of Premier Oscar Mabuyane, where they handed over a memorandum of demands..
Advocacy group Equal Education criticised the government&rsquo;s handling of the crisis, saying it reflects a pattern of systemic failure. To unpack the story Equal education&rsquo;s Ona Matshaya spoke to Power Breakfast&rsquo;s Bongi Gwala about the impact of the strike on scholars.

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POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.