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FUNZA LUSHAKA

Education Labour Relations CouncilRef: https://elrc.org.za/funza-lushaka/?utm_source=rss&

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Source domain: elrc.org.za

Collected on 27 June 2026

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What this means

The text describes the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme, a multi-year government initiative that funds full-cost teaching qualifications in national priority areas for recipients who must teach in public schools for the same number of years funded. It notes the programme’s aim to attract trained teachers and references its alignment with national education plans. The page also lists the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) website navigation and contact details, along with standard website cookie notices.

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://elrc.org.za/funza-lushaka/?utm_source=rss&

Key Takeaways

  • programme name: Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
  • purpose: fund full-cost teaching qualifications in national priority areas
  • obligation: recipients must teach in public schools for equal years to bursary duration
  • establishment: active since 2007
  • goals/alignment: Policy goals related to Action Plan to 2014: Towards the Realisation of Schooling 2025
  • website: http://www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za/
  • related body: Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC)
  • contact: 261 West Avenue, Centurion, Gauteng 0046; enquiries@elrc.org.za; (012) 663 7446