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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde (Ziyaad Douglas/Gallo Images) Opposition parties want Alan Winde to reallocate funds to prevent the loss of 2 400 teaching posts.Winde argues the shortfall is due to the national government’s wage agreement.In 2019, Winde redirected 1% of the education and health budget to the province’s safety plan.Opposition parties in the Western Cape are putting pressure on Premier Alan Winde to reprioritise the province’s funding. They want Winde to invest more money in the Western Cape education department in a bid to prevent the loss of 2 400 teaching posts. The department has a R3.8 billion shortfall. Opposition…

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Transnet’s new remuneration policy has seen its new board earning more than double that the board before it. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Dramatic design and 30% larger inside. But better than ‘Cruiser 300? (Photo: Nissan) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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The 14-year-old pupil believes that the teacher should apologise to him. (Duncan Alfreds/News24) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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Cape Town Stadium tickets and their prices for Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks have been a talking point, especially with their late availability on Thursday.(Gallo) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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