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South Africa has made strides in ensuring access to primary school education for children despite their socio-economic status or geographic location, according to a global study. (Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
ALFONSO ARRIES PRIMARY SCHOOL

‘Tough love’ budget cuts are toughest on the poorest learners

Many learners in the Eastern Cape have not received stationery and textbooks because of budget shortfalls

  • Cameron McConnachie
  • Cecile van Schalkwyk
  • Zukiswa Kota
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