In August, the Western Cape Education Department announced plans to cut over 2,400 teacher jobs next January due to a budget shortfall.
SADTU said that the allocation of R478.6 billion to basic education with an average growth of 4.7% between 2024 and 2028, was insufficient to tackle the challenges facing the sector.
The union reiterated that the reduction of teacher jobs would have a negative impact on the quality of education.
Additionally, SADTU contends that the allocated budget fails to recognise the critical infrastructure, materials, and human resources necessary to achieve the education goals outlined in the national development plan.
Melikhaya Zagagana
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