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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Gauteng Education department accused of acting unlawfully
Description: The Gauteng Department of Education has been accused of acting unlawfully by announcing late funding cuts for Quintile 5 schools. The Democratic Alliance says the move will cause financial pressure for parents and may lead to significant fee increases. The party is considering legal action to reverse the decision, which it claims is invalid and reckless. The department had previously topped up funding for these schools, creating an expectation that this would continue. Elvis Presslin spoke to Sergio Isa Dos Santos, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education