The impact of corruption on victim teachers during promotion processes in South Africa’s Basic education system

Mulatedzi Calvin Rammbuda, Mavhungu Abel Mafukata, Tshimangadzo Selina Mudau and Takalani Samuel Mashau
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Mulatedzi Calvin Rammbuda: Senior Educator, Limpopo Department of Education, Polokwane, Republic of South Africa
Mavhungu Abel Mafukata: Professor, Department of Development Studies, University of South Africa, Preller Street, Pretoria, 0001, Republic of South Africa
Tshimangadzo Selina Mudau: Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard Campus, Durban, Republic of South Africa
Takalani Samuel Mashau: Research Professor, Department of Education Management, University of Venda, Thohoyandou. Republic of South Africa

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 2023, vol. 12, issue 2, 633-642

Abstract: South African teachers are faced with corruption during teacher promotion processes, and this remains unabated. This qualitative paper used three purposively selected case studies of victim teachers to investigate the impact of this corruption on victim teachers. The paper used the Crisis Intervention Theory to underpin the theoretical framework for the analysis. Key informant interviews (KIIs) were administered to a senior union member to solicit crucial data while the primary participants (n=3) were interviewed on a face-to-face approach to collect data. Relevant literature was also used to provide supportive and corroborative scientific propositions. The paper discovered that corruption during teacher promotion processes in the South African Basic Education sector was a reality. However, in some instances, such claims could not be backed by sustainable evidence. Victim teachers have suffered traumatic experiences resulting in stress, health challenges, relational challenges with colleagues and resignations. The department did not assist victim teachers needing emergency counselling and psychological rehabilitation to cope with the emanating pressure. It is recommended that authorities punish perpetrators of corruption. Victim teachers need to be assisted through professional resolving of their grievances and therapeutical intervention. Key Words:Corruption, mudedekadzi, mudededzi, Promotion, resignation

Date: 2023
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