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Only 55% of SA teachers can perform at grade 4 level | Daily Friend Wrap

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Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the shocking report which finds that many SA teachers are not able to teach their students adequately. They also discuss inflation and the fire in Parliament.
18 Oct 2023 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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