‘Stressed and overextended’: nearly ‘half of SA teachers’ eye exit in 10 years
Schools need mental health support to reduce the load on teachers
10 April 2025 - 04:30
Nearly half of South African teachers want to leave the profession in the next 10 years -despite many being dedicated to their learners, says economist Dr Heleen Hofmeyr, lead researcher on a study by Stellenbosch University...
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