Siviwe Gwarube warns of a national crisis as provincial departments struggle with severe budget constraints.
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and her deputy Dr Reginah Mhaule have committed to taking all necessary steps to stabilise the education system, given the budgetary constraints affecting provinces.
She expressed her appreciation for the work that provinces have been doing to help the sector manage these challenges. She noted that provinces like the Western Cape have been forced to reduce the basket of teaching posts for 2025, potentially leading to fewer educators in classrooms. “We are facing a national crisis that affects not just learners but also teachers, principals, and broader communities. It is crucial to understand that this crisis is not confined to one province or one aspect of the education sector.”
An increase in learners without expanding the post basket could affect the quality of teaching and eventually the overall performance of the education system. “For the first time in a decade, we have a clearer picture of where the most significant budget pressures lie, and we are engaging Treasury to address these challenges.”
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