Over 300 cases of corruption in schools have been reported in a survey via instant messaging service Mxit, Corruption Watch said on Monday.

Seven out of 10 respondents claimed school principals were responsible for misusing money or school property, spokeswoman Patience Mkosana said in a statement.

Six out of 10 respondents said teachers were responsible for soliciting favours in exchange for better marks.

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