This is the second part of a two-part series on the legacy of Dr Naledi Pandor, written by Enver Surty.
. I traced her enormous contribution to many facets of South Africa n political social and economic life each showing a tenacity, a resolve and a vision that has made our country a better place for all who live in it.
She had first-hand knowledge of the autonomy and independence of universities and universities of technology and how they functioned. She was also well-versed in how schools functioned, as she had an added advantage being married to Mr Sharief Pandor, an experienced teacher, who would share his experiences with her as an educator.
Cde Naledi reminded us that education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate integration of the younger cohort into the logic of the present system and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the means by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and discover how to participate in the transformation of their world.
Ms Palesa Tyobeka played a prominent role in driving this effort including the training and qualifications of practitioners. This was a bold move and a huge courageous step forward. Crèches in communities were run by individuals and NGOs through the Department of Social Development . Although there was no budget originally, the National Treasury recognised the value of Grade R and began allocating resources. It was left to Minister Motshekga to implement the programme fully.
Today the number of learners passing mathematics has increased more than tenfold thanks to this bold initiative and there has been a steady improvement in literacy and numeracy over the years. There are more learners passing mathematics above 60% than the total number of learners who had passed mathematics a few decades ago.
As Minister of Higher Education and Training she expanded on technical vocational and artisanal training by expanding access, improving governance, investing in infrastructure in TVET colleges and bolstering partnerships with the private sector. She also introduced legislation amending the Higher Education Act aimed specifically at improving governance, quality, access, and promoting research and development.
Currently, over 1.4 million Smart ID cards and passport renewals are carried out at eHomeAffairs-enabled bank branches across the country Minister Pandor was fortunate to be assisted by an industrious Deputy Minister, Ms Fatima Chohan, who is also a trained lawyer and served with Minister Dlamini-Zuma.Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
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