300k more learners as budget cuts challenge education sector

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reports a 300,000 increase in the learner population over the past five years, leading to budget cuts impacting the teacher-learner ratio. Gwarube emphasizes the importance of maintaining manageable ratios to ensure quality educational outcomes, as larger ratios and class sizes hinder the ability to guarantee desired results. Discussions on pressing sectoral matters, including budget cuts, were held during recent special council meetings of education ministers.

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