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QUESTION 1
1.1 Key challenges faced by learners in South Africa that contribute to school dropout. (10)
Learners in South Africa face multiple interconnected challenges that increase dropout rates.
(i) Poverty and hunger
Poverty and hunger severely affect learners’ ability to focus and perform. The article states that
millions of children wake up hungry, with 13% going hungry often or always. This means they
attend classes with depleted energy, hindering concentration.
(ii) Long and unsafe journeys to school
Long and unsafe journeys to school are a daily burden. Many learners walk over 10km each way
or face risks like taxi violence or gang shootings, especially on the Cape Flats, increasing
absenteeism.
(iii) Overcrowded classrooms
Overcrowded classrooms make learning ineffective. Classes often have 60 learners with limited
teacher attention, and lessons are rushed, leaving slower learners behind.
(iv) Bullying and violence
bullying and violence are prevalent. The article notes that 48% of Grade 5 learners in no-fee
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(v) Lack of home support