/ 30 August 2021

‘Generational catastrophe’ — Motshekga sounds alarm on missed school

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga praised the hard work of teachers, which she said was behind South Africa's improved matric results, at the National Teaching Awards. (Delwyn Verasamy)
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The basic education department has clearly outlined why school must not be skipped

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