Tlokweng schools battle classroom shortage, poor results
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | 210 Views |
Tlokweng Village primary and junior secondary schools are struggling to house the growing number of learners. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
According to the latest Tlokweng District Development Committee (DDC) Report, both primary and junior secondary schools are struggling to house the growing number of learners. To mitigate the shortage, schools have resorted to double-shift learning and the use of spaces not originally designed as classrooms.
“These initiatives are being implemented to ensure that more learners are accommodated despite the shortage of standard classroom infrastructure,” reads the report.
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