South Africa’s schools are facing a huge lockdown dropout problem

[BusinessTech]

South Africa’s schools are facing a huge lockdown dropout problem

Researchers at the Department of Basic Education have warned of a 30,000 student enrollment deficit in Grades R and Grade 1 as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown.

 

[Kosmik]

yes and lets not talk about the reduction in funding from government , thus causing more strain on paying parents who then shift to remissions which puts strain on the schooling systems as they have zero recourse to get more funds.

Sh**shows.

 

[rvZA]

It's not a problem. Everyone is just heading to online schools. Education still continues, just the normal brick and mortar schools not making as much money anymore.

 

[Convict]

It's not a problem. Everyone is just heading to online schools. Education still continues, just the normal brick and mortar schools not making as much money anymore.

I can agree with that if we are talking of mostly kids "dropping out" in suburban areas, but if the majority is dropping out from township schools it might not be the case that they are joining online schools.

 

[grok]

So, as per blaming De Ruyter this is Lesufi's fault..