Exam markers still waiting for pay
The Gauteng education department has apologised to all 2016 matric examination markers who have not received their payment, citing a financial shortfall.
According to the department's Oupa Bodibe the department is experiencing delays due to financial shortfall but he says that a partial payment was effected based on the available budget.
"An approval for additional funds has been sought and the balance will be paid before the end of March 2017. Funds are available but the Department has applied to Treasury for approval to reprioritise from other programmes," Bodibe told Jacaranda FM News.
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The provincial government said that the department head Edward Mosuwe communicated with all the unions and has explained the "challenges" experienced by the department.
"We therefore, apologise and request all affected educators to bear with us while we deal with the situation."