South Africa’s education sector received a R332.3 billion allocation in the 2025 budget, reaffirming the government’s commitment to schooling. However, with rising pupil enrolments, worsening unemployment, and cuts to international funding, experts are calling for a shift in priorities—from infrastructure expansion to improving student learning outcomes. Education analyst Dr Corrin Varady, CEO of Idea, argues … Continue reading Should South Africa’s Education Budget Prioritise Learning Over Infrastructure?