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How Budget 3.0 can restore educational integrity and infrastructure in SA

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Equal Education says more than 23,000 posts in education departments have been cut, and now South African classrooms are paying the price for austerity. The organisation says budget 3.0 which will be tabled on Wednesday is a historic moment for our nation’s democracy, which had until now failed to meaningfully challenge many of the National Treasury’s regressive decisions. Govan Whittles speaks to Budget Analyst at Section 27, Mathsidiso Lencoasa.
20 May 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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