New research reveals that over 100 wealthy Western Cape schools have been exempted from teacher post cuts, while poorer schools face heavier staff reductions.

Inspections by the DA found overcrowded classrooms, with some schools experiencing a pupil-teacher ratio of 50:1.

Quintile 5 schools have better access to resources than for example quintile 2 schools. Quintile 1 schools are entirely dependent on government support. The National Department of Education’s ...