The president said he realised the country had a major problem with youth unemployment, which he blamed partly on pupils not finishing their education.
Guest of honour Ramaphosa said he decided to come in person instead of via Zoom to the auspicious occasion as the awards make him feel joyful.
“We are indebted to teachers who made it possible for the education of children to continue. You adapted beautifully.”“We must safeguard teachers and pupils. We must secure the teaching environment. We must continue to take the necessary steps and precautions and observe all health protocols to ensure safety in the workplace.”
On unemployment, he said joblessness among youth was a worrying problem and he saw this when 12-million people applied for the R350 social relief of distress grant. “We must ensure every school leaver has the confidence, the capabilities and the opportunities to study further, find employment or gain work experience.
“We must ensure we know pupils and their family backgrounds fully. If you’ve never done it, do it now. Go beyond giving attention to the pupil but to the parents as well. We must know where the pupil comes from so we can craft our education.
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