CAPE TOWN – Lobby group the Special Action Committee (SAC) says the struggle is not over to prevent more than 2,000 teachers from losing their jobs.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has cut 2,407 teaching posts in the province on Tuesday (31 December 2024).
The department cited a R3 billion budget cut from the national government – which was announced in August last year.
The SAC failed in a last-minute court bid to halt the process on Monday.
The attorney for the affected teachers, Vernon Seymour, said the court battle is not over.
“Part B is still before the court, and that will be heard later on, and that is whether the decision to terminate 2407 posts was lawful and rational.”
Carlo Petersen
ewn.co.za