From violence and safety concerns to a severe lack of physical resources, such as school libraries and computer labs, the South African education system is faced with several challenges to overcome. There is, however, a deeper issue that needs to be addressed within the education system. “Learners do not exist in a vacuum. As social

The 2024 schooling year kicked off on a dismal note for many learners of public schools, across the country as classroom overcrowding and teacher shortages left them facing another year of learning under challenging conditions. “Overcrowding is a big issue in Alexandra schools,” says Ms Yengwa, life orientation and English teacher at Pholosho Combined School.