As South Africa stands on the brink of its upcoming elections, the tail-end of May which is also Africa month, serves as an apt time for reflection. The Africa Month theme 'The Year of Education: Educating an African Fit for the 21st Century' resonates more profoundly than ever.
Web HostingUpsides of Social Media MarketingAs South Africa stands on the brink of its upcoming elections, the tail-end of May which is also Africa month, serves as an apt time for reflection. The Africa Month themeresonates more profoundly than ever. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the future of our children and the prosperity of our nation hinges on the decisions we make at the polls.
In these circumstances it is not surprising that educational outcomes remain relatively poor. For example, a recent international survey found that more than three quarters of children aged nine cannot read for meaning. In some provinces this is as high as 91% in Limpopo and 85% in the Eastern Cape. Of 100 learners that start school, only 50-60 will make it to Matric, 40-50 will pass matric, and only 14 will go to university.
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