
JOHANNESBURG – Teacher burnout is reaching crisis levels across South Africa, with educators warning they’re stretched to the breaking point.
Overcrowded classrooms, soaring workloads, and no money to hire new teachers mean that teachers are exhausted and students are paying the price.
WATCH: Discussion | Lack of psychosocial support for teachers
Thirona Moodley, CEO of Naptosa KwaZulu-Natal, says the province’s education system is in a state of collapse and urgent action is needed.
Moodley joined eNCA to discuss the situation for teachers.
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Kimono Goddess
Whoever said “quiet as a mouse”, has obviously never stepped on one
Troublemasher
Van is hitch-hiking and he gets picked up by a larnie in a merc. After travelling awhile and making small talk, Van asks the larnie what the 3-pointed star on the bonnet is for. The larnie decides to have some fun with Van.
\”Oh, that\’s the sights, you know, for aiming. When I see someone on the side of the road and I want to run him over, I just line him up in the sights.\”