Daily Digest | Why are more teachers leaving the profession?

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Education experts are warning that teacher burnout and early retirements are putting the quality of learning at risk. According to Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa), many experienced teachers are opting to leave the profession early due to stress, exhaustion, and declining job satisfaction. Mpho Mashita and Jones Netshipise talk to Education Activist, Hendrick Makaneta about some of the reasons why teachers are quitting the profession and what can be done to encourage people to go back to teaching.
22 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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