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Limpopo pupils and teachers are frustrated

The school children are suffering and lagging behind in their studies Picture:SABC

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27 July 2012, 11:13 [SAST]

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June 14, 2012Limpopo schools assured of books

June 17Scopa Chairperson Themba Godi talks about the critical situation inLimpopoProvincial Government

June 22Angie Motshekga apologises toLimpopopupils and parents for the delay in getting textbooks

July 2No catch up plan for learners

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