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Is the pandemic forcing kids out of school?

South African teachers are worried. Children seem to be dropping out of school at alarming rates – and the pandemic is partly to blame for it. What can be done about it?

South Africa’s teachers are worried.

Children seem to be dropping out of school at alarming rates.

Experts say the problem isn’t new, but it certainly hasn’t been helped by Covid-19.

The pandemic has forced many families to pull their kids out of the classroom – but at what cost?

And what exactly is South Africa doing to deal with the problem?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)

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