Education

We set up vast mass literacy campaigns and back-to-school government adult education departments all geared to giving people a second chance at literacy and the chance to get qualifications equivalent to Grade 9. But is this really what the nine million illiterate South Africans want from adult basic education?

In the five years since its launch, the National Youth Service has witnessed a significant increase in the number of young people participating. The article reflects on the growth of the government-led initiative which has grown from three to four government departments involvement in the implementation to include almost 15 departments at national, provincial and local levels. The National Youth Service
ensured that more than 100 000 young South Africans have directly benefited their communities and the country

Nelson Mandela once said that education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world. But when Christo van der Rheede and his team facilitated a leadership and management course for teachers, education as a weapon seemed impossible when it was found that teachers themselves aren’t equipped to enforce this notion. While these teachers have all the commitment and enthusiasm necessary, how is it possible that most of our schools are struggling to deliver quality education

Can the creative energies of South Africa’s young people be turned into one of the country’s greatest assets, and a source of economic growth and prosperity? South Africa faces an enormous unemployment challenge. As a means to combat this problem, SBP believes that the NYDA has the potential to play a critical role in building the culture, skills and supporting the entrepreneurial growth of youth