A video investigating the issues surrounding teacher shortages in South Africa, and especially in Grahamstown. Various experts and civic leaders offer insight into the complexities of the shortage as they struggle to secure a viable education for our country's children.

A video investigating the issues surrounding teacher shortages in South Africa, and especially in Grahamstown. Various experts and civic leaders offer insight into the complexities of the shortage as they struggle to secure a viable education for our country's children.

The Eastern Cape remains hard hit by a shortage in educators. While some schools are overstaffed, others suffer from a lack of teachers. Employing temporary teachers to make up for shortages has led to high overspending by the provincial Department of Education, often leading to other teachers going unpaid.

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