We can’t function without teachers

I am writing in response to your article posted on February 18 (Shortage of teachers sparks protest).
I am an educator, with a degree in education, I qualified over three years now and still have not found a permanent employment.
It is ridiculous that the school in Mandeni is continuing to function with out educators.
Those pupils, parents and teachers have all the right to be upset when children’s education is at stake.
We live in a society that is all about empowering young people with education, our youth yearn for better circumstances for themselves, how can they do that if their teachers do not make an impact in their lives?!
This country is disappointing us, the skilled labour who are taking up part time jobs because the system finds no place for us.
It is even more disappointing and ridiculous that people who are qualified are questioned as to why they are immigrating.
I believe the department of education needs to step up and start allocating teachers to these respective areas.
SINDIRA NAIDOO
Overport