Focus:  As political parties threaten each other over the BELA Bill, another matter that may fall through the cracks is that thousands of teachers stand to lose their jobs. This follows reports of provincial budget cuts. The Western Cape is one of the provinces that have already been notified, while other provinces are holding talks between MECs and unions. To try and understand what is really going on and the impact this may have on teaching in the country, we are joined by.... 

Guest:  Doctor Ngema - General Secretary of National Teachers Union (NATU)

Guest: Hendrick Makaneta - Education Activist

Guest: Sipumelele Lucwaba - Secretariat of the Reading Panel and Right to Read