THE EDITORIAL: Naledi Pandor's PhD a good lesson to SA

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Her example should be an inspiration to all of us, especially those of us who had to cut their education short because of the exigencies of life - which often include having to find a job so you could help with the education of your siblings.

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It was highly fitting that on the day higher education minister Naledi Pandor released two important reports on the state of universities, she was also conferred with a PhD in education. It is amazing that in her 70s, and with an extremely busy schedule that comes with being a cabinet minister, an MP and a member of the ANC's national executive committee, Pandor was still able to study further.

Studying further, especially at a mature age, is not easy as Pandor can attest:"The decision to study was nerve-wracking but I knew I had to try. I was nervous and slightly embarrassed to be an older student..."

 

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