Teacher unions have issued a stern warning to the Western Cape Education Department: halt the plan to cut over 2 400 teaching posts or face strike action.

This drastic measure comes in response to budget shortfalls of R3.8 billion. Joining us to discuss this are representatives from the SA Democratic Teachers Union and Equal Education. We’ll explore the potential impacts on our schools and communities. Our guests include:

Kenneth Williams, Sadtu Western Cape deputy secretary

Mahfouz Raffee, Equal Education researcher

Bronagh Hammond, WCED spokesperson