News24 | ‘Law has arrived, money hasn’t’: Education system ‘partially’ ready to implement Grade R
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Fedsas and education experts warn that South Africa’s basic education system is not ready to fully implement compulsory Grade R, with concerns over funding, infrastructure and educator posts.
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