Gauteng Education MEC Breaks Down Challenges Facing The Sector


Please share this article

Advertisement


The Basic Education sector has been burdened by a variety of issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic including learning losses, teacher shortages and the poor management of schools. MEC Panyaza Lesufi admits that these are prevalent issues but says that certain measures may have to be taken for solutions.


Advertisement
 

Safety, learning losses and shortage of teachers are among the more pressing challenges that the basic education sector currently faces. Speaking on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Education department, MEC Panyaza Lesufi says that these are difficult issues.

On the issue of safety in schools, Lesufi calls upon institutions that have the capacity and mandate to protect schools to take up the task of doing so as the education sector does not have adequate resources to provide protection.

If you're going to take resources that are meant to educate our children and spread them to ensure that there are security guards with weapons and metal detectors we will likely lose focus of our mandate. That is why we feel that those that have that mandate should provide support.  

The MEC does however point out that, in terms of learning losses, the sector is facing a dire situation and says that rotational attendance is bound to have more of a negative impact on the sector in the long term. He also says that it may be time for the Education Minister to reinstate full-time attendance for secondary schools.

The MEC also says that it may be time for the National Corona Virus Command Council to consider reducing the stipulated one-metre social distancing in school. He adds that this has greatly limited the number of pupils the provincial department has been able to bring back to school.

Even though the minister took the decision that children can come back, In Gauteng out of the almost 1400 primary schools that needed to bring back all their children, almost half could not bring back all their learners. They are still rotating due to lack of space and overcrowding.

Lesufi also points out that although they anticipated overall learning losses of about three years, a report published last indicates that number to be five years.

Because of this, the MEC has said that the sector needs to focus more on the recovery side of things as the country cannot afford any more learning losses.

He adds that this can be achieved by fast-tracking the recruitment of educators and teaching assistants and also by expanding the scope of learners who are attending school.






Online Shopping Links

Loot - Takealot - Temu - Amazon - Shein





Advertisement


WhatsApp Channel

Sponsored Ad

Advertisement

Advertisement

Google News

Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

The R370 grant is aimed at assisting unemployed adults living in South Africa. Here's the R370 grant eligibility criteria.. 

Knowing when you social grant will be paid is extremely helpful as it allows for planning. Here's a guide on how to find you Sassa grant payment dates. 

Where to Study


Advertisement m


Other Articles

Air Liquide is a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industries and healthcare. If you are interested in working for this company, you need to follow the correct steps to apply for available job opportunities. Read more for a simple guide on how to apply for jobs at Air Liquide in South Africa.


Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

The R370 grant is aimed at assisting unemployed adults living in South Africa. Here's the R370 grant eligibility criteria.. 

Knowing when you social grant will be paid is extremely helpful as it allows for planning. Here's a guide on how to find you Sassa grant payment dates. 


Advertisement


Careers Advice

Air Liquide is a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industries and healthcare. If you are interested in working for this company, you need to follow the correct steps to apply for available job opportunities. Read more for a simple guide on how to apply for jobs at Air Liquide in South Africa.


Advertisement i