Budget cuts implications on schools in Western Cape
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is grappling with the consequences of a significant budget cut of R716 million, adversely affecting plans to construct 21 new schools in the province. Bronagh Hammond, spokesperson for the WCED, addressed the issue on VOC Breakfast on Thursday, shedding light on the challenges posed by the budget constraints. Hammond explained the budget cut's origin, stating, “The public service wage deal negotiated […]