Twenty million Adults in South Africa are without a Matric Qualification

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Twenty million Adults in South Africa are without a Matric Qualification
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The results of the 2022 census show that only 37.6% of the South African population have successfully completed matric

According to Stats SA, approximately 31% of South Africans adults are not qualified for further and higher education. This excludes some 21 million adults from a wide range of skilled and professional areas of employment.

Most adult learners complete the ASC part-time, so the length of time taken to complete it can be longer, depending on their capacity for commitment. And while they can complete their studies from anywhere, they must sit for their exams in South Africa.’ It allows adults to broaden their career opportunities as a matric certificate is the minimum requirement for many jobs and further workplace advancements.

Join the journey with UCT Online High School as it calls on future change makers to seize this opportunity for a better future. Applications for theAdult learners share their experiences and their want for a successful future

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