Since South Africa’s shift from apartheid to democracy in 1994 there have been many achievements in the education sector. These include establishing a single education system that caters to all children, improved access, and support for the poor through no-fee schools.
We focused specifically on what the governing African National Congress and the two main oppositions parties – the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters – offered by way of novel solutions to the country’s education issues.All manifestos recognise the importance of a quality basic education and improved progression rates, starting with early childhood development and education.
A competent teacher can function optimally in schools with good infrastructure and facilities , libraries and laboratories, and a secure environment that is free of violence. All political parties are committed to these inputs.One of the most striking new ideas is the EFF’s promise to increase the subject pass mark from 30% to 50%.
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