South Africa Faces A Maths Crisis As Hundreds Of Schools Drop The Subject

In a concerning revelation that underscores the challenges within South Africas education system, the Department of Basic Education DBE has announced that 464 public schools across the country are not offering Mathematics as a subject.

This concerning trend raises crucial questions about the future of learners and the nation's competitiveness in science, innovation, and economic growth.

The provinces most affected include KwaZulu-Natal with 135 schools, Eastern Cape with 84, Limpopo with 78, and Western Cape with 61. Conversely, Gauteng and North West report 31 schools each without Mathematics offerings, followed by 19 in the Northern Cape, 14 in the Free State, and 11 in Mpumalanga.

These statistics highlight a significant disparity in educational resources across the country.

According to the DBE, the decision to discontinue offering Mathematics at these schools stems from several interconnected factors.