AfriForum Condemns Cutting of Subsidies to Gauteng Quintile 5 Schools
AfriForum condemns the drastic reduction in subsidies paid by the Gauteng Department of Education to quintile 5 schools.
According to Alana Bailey, AfriForum's Head of Cultural Affairs,
the cost-cutting measures will definitely have a negative impact on the quality of education in the schools concerned.
Consequences of this step include fuller classrooms and less individual attention to learners.
AfriForum demands a discussion about more autonomy for schools that bear the largest percentage of their budget themselves.
Author's summary: AfriForum opposes subsidy cuts to schools.
- Cutting subsidies affects quintile 5 schools in Gauteng.
- Reduction in departmental posts at these schools.
- AfriForum seeks greater autonomy for self-sufficient schools.