Anthony Lemon – Journal of Southern African Studies Vol. 30, No. 2 (Jun., 2004)

The authors explore the persistent inequalities in the education system of the Eastern Cape. Problems that have got worse over the last 20 years since doing this study.

The authors focus on the disparities in resource allocation, teacher deployment, and the relationship between schools and provincial authorities. They highlight the significant gaps in funding and infrastructure between urban and rural schools, which have a direct impact on learner performance.

The article also discusses the challenges faced by teachers, including high workloads, inadequate training, and lack of support. The authors argue that these issues are compounded by a lack of effective governance and accountability at the provincial level.

They call for targeted interventions to address these inequalities and ensure that all learners have access to quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background.