ONE thousand more teachers to make sure there’s a teacher in every classroom.

This is the good news for education in KwaZulu-Natal following the provincial Education Department’s appointment of over 1000 teachers to ensure no classroom is without a qualified teacher.

Education MEC (Member of the Executive Committee) Sipho Hlomuka said the department had appointed 1 530 Post Level 1 teachers between January and April 2025.

“This achievement underscores our commitment to providing quality education to learners across the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The filling of these critical posts is a significant milestone for the department, as it will enable us to improve the teacher-to-learner ratio, enhance teaching and learning, and ultimately improve learner outcomes,” Hlomuka said.

He added that the achievement was a testament to the department’s dedication to ensuring that learners receive consistent and quality education.

The MEC expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the process, including teachers’ unions, and the broader education community. Source: SAnews.gov.za