Tag: EducationReform
Why equity in education starts with ECD
For decades, the global educational discourse has focused on the “leak”. It examines the rate at which students drop out of formal schooling. It also tracks those who exit without skills for the modern workforce. In South Africa, systemic inequality still shows in thousands of classrooms. Billions of Rands have gone into improving matric pass rates. Additional funds have supported tertiary infrastructure upgrades. Yet outcomes remain stubbornly stagnant.
The education landscape is at crossroads
South Africa’s education system stands at a crossroads. With more than 24,850 schools serving millions of learners, the scale of the sector is undeniable. However, beneath these numbers lies a persistent struggle. High dropout rates continue to rise. Learning deficits remain severe. Deep inequalities still shape the nation’s future and define the education landscape.
Private universities set for recognition under the new policy
South Africa’s higher education system is entering one of its biggest shake-ups in recent memory. For the first time, private universities that meet stringent quality and governance standards could soon be recognised on par with public universities. This is according to the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) new draft Policy for Recognition of South African Higher Education Institutional Types.
