“They can hardly plan their private lives beyond six months. Some have even decided not to bring their families along. Every beginning of the year is a nightmare. Threats of non-renewal of contracts are rampant and this affects performance of teachers for the rest of the first term. Employers need to ensure that expatriate teachers have a good working environment in order to realise the maximum possible value for money. We desire to be home away from home,” said Nyoka.
“Some school principals treat expatriate teachers as beggars that should be grateful for crumbs falling off their tables. A recent case in point is that of one teacher that worked for five months only to be told that the school did not have a post after constant enquiries about the salary. When the teacher sought compensation, the principal arrogantly told him that he was just volunteering. There has never been a redress to this issue to date despite endless efforts,” he added.
The Forum in Mpumalanga province is chaired by Brian Kajengo. Nyoka said the aim of the Forum is that all African foreign nationals have to speak with one voice if there are problems affecting them.
The MEC for the Department Of Education, Regina Mhaule, blamed xenophobia in the African continent for the sufferings.
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