'Teachers face burnout'

TEACHER unions are warning of a crisis in the education sector, with burnout among educators as a result of them being overworked due to staff shortages.

- THAMI MAGUBANE

According to National Teachers Union (Natu), over 23 000 posts in provincial education departments across the country were cut, with the total number of unfilled but funded vacancies exceeding 46 000 during the 2023/24 financial year.

Natu leader Doctor Ngema says: “The implementation of austerity measures by the National Treasury has had devastating consequences on the quality, accessibility, and equity of education across the country.