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The Western Cape education department says it has filled 477 teacher posts despite announcing last year that 2 407 contract teachers would not be reappointed as a result of severe budget cuts.(Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times / Thuli Dlamini)
ADMISSION

Western Cape fills 477 teacher posts after cutting 2 407 contract positions last year

The department says the reduction in teaching posts has increased the projected average teacher-to-learner ratio from 1:34.2 in 2024 to 1:36.7 this year

  • Umamah Bakharia
3 min read
The Western Cape education department says it will continue to honour a R1.2 billion tender awarded by the State Information Technology Agency (Sita) even after a forensic report uncovered irregularities. (Ezekiel Kenkana/GroundUp)
BLUE NETWORK CONSORTIUM

Western Cape education department refutes R1.2bn tender irregularities

The State Information Technology Agency has recommended an investigation into the tender awarded to Blue Network Consortium

  • Umamah Bakharia
2 min read