SOUTH AFRICA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM UNDER STRAIN: HOW DO WE MOVE FORWARD? (January 2026)
- bullionpr2
- Jan 13
- 1 min read
South Africa's education system continues to face significant challenges that demand urgent and innovative responses. Unequal access to technology skills across urban, peri‑urban, and rural schools has widened the digital divide.
Public tertiary education providers remain oversubscribed, leaving thousands of students without placement. At the same time, students entering tertiary education often bring varied skill sets, making it difficult for them to adapt to the demands of modern learning environments.
"These realities underscore the need for agile, inclusive, and visionary institutions that can transform lives through education," says Professor Zaheer Hamid: MANCOSA Director and Chief Academic Officer.
