One group of skilled South Africans calling it quits

• 27,450 public servants had applied for early retirement without pension penalties, including 8,763 from the education sector.
• The education sector is facing increasingly difficult working conditions, with many teachers managing large classes, maintaining discipline, and completing administrative work without adequate resources.
• The departure of experienced teachers could have serious consequences for the education system, with concerns about retaining younger teachers and office-based staff also being expressed.