Johnathan Paoli and Tlholohelo Mosala
Novel party Rise Mzansi has spelled out its vision for the future of education in South Africa and the pivotal role it plays together with the youth as the foundation of increased industrialisation and economic growth.
In an interview with Inside Politics, Rise Mzansi Gauteng Premier Candidate Vuyiswa Ramokgopa said considering the state of the nation, there was a drastic need for transformation and investment in sustainable, accountable, open and functional systems and strategies in taking South Africa forward.
“As a country and an education system, we are far too focused on a theoretical, academic oriented approach; and if we have to catalyse the skills revolution that we require we need to focus a lot more on practical and technical skills that can fuel an industrialised economy,” Ramokgopa said.
Ramokgopa pointed out that the current education system harboured certain but important weaknesses and required
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