Education activist calls on Basic Education to consider withdrawing appeal against learners who cheated [SOUND]

# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the Department of Basic Education to consider withdrawing an appeal against learners who won a court matter after they were caught cheating in 2022. He says rather than perpetuating a punitive approach, the department should prioritize restorative measures addressing the root causes of cheating. Makaneta says investing in resources to support learners, enhancing teacher training, and improving examination processes are crucial steps toward preventing future incidents: