In Limpopo, the department of basic education released a circular that prohibits teaching assistants for studying further or finding part-time work during the course of their contracts. The appointment of teaching assistants forms part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative. To unpack the intentions of the Department in this action

Guest: Lala Maje - National Project Manager of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative at the Department of Basic Education

 

LINK: This decision has sparked criticism from trade unions and school governing bodies alike. Trade Unions challenged the Department for allowing teaching assistants to study further whilst School Governing Bodies decried that the province can ill-afford terminating contracts when overall academic performance is poor. To help us understand the concerns of the unions

 

Guest: Nomusa Cembi – National Media Officer of South Africa Teachers Union