# A new study by Stellenbosch University on teacher preferences and job satisfaction in South Africa reveals high stress levels due to overwork, administrative duties, and lack of mental health support. The survey supported by Allan and Gill Gray Philanthropies and the FEM Education Foundation shows that of the one-thousand-500 teachers, 50-percent plan to leave the profession within ten years. The report emphasises the need for mental health support, reduced paperwork, and incentives for rural teachers to address burnout and improve retention.
New study reveals teacher burnout and stress in South Africa