Politics and Government
Source: (remove) : Bizcommunity
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV
Politics and Government
Source: (remove) : Bizcommunity
RSS • JSON • XML • CSV

Government allocates R19.1bn for teachers over the medium term


Published on 2025-03-13 04:20:46 - Bizcommunity
  Print publication without navigation

  • The government has added R19.1bn over the medium term to keep approximately 11,000 teachers in classrooms.Source: Pexels"Our learner-teacher ratios remain higher than we would like, meaning that we still need more teachers in classrooms,

The South African government has allocated R19.1 billion over the medium term to fund the salaries of teachers, as announced by the Department of Basic Education. This funding aims to support the employment of 1,070,000 teachers, addressing the need for quality education and reducing the learner-to-educator ratio. The allocation is part of a broader effort to enhance educational outcomes, with specific emphasis on early childhood development, reducing dropout rates, and improving literacy and numeracy skills. The funds will also help in the implementation of the General Education Certificate (GEC) and support the National School Nutrition Programme, which provides meals to over 9 million learners daily. This financial commitment underscores the government's focus on education as a critical area for development and social upliftment.

Read the Full Bizcommunity Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/government-allocates-r19-1bn-for-teachers-over-the-medium-term/ar-AA1ANHBI ]
Similar Politics and Government Articles
[ Tue, Jan 07th ] - MSN
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ] - MSN