Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Teachers share sad reality of being a teacher in South Africa

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A Gauteng teacher has taken to social media to explain why she is leaving education, citing the rise of "gentle parenting" as one of the main reasons. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to teacher Landi and other educators who shared the shocking reality of being a teacher in South Africa.
17 Mar 2025 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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