1. Introduction
Colleagues, Deputy Ministers Dr’s Gondwe and Dube-Ncube, our Director-General and senior management of the Department, the leadership of NSFAS, SETAs, quality councils, university and college councils, student leaders across the sector, and the about 856 000 young people who will soon be sitting for their Grade 12 examinations, Good Morning. To the learners of 2025 who are preparing to cross the threshold into higher education and training, I wish you strength, discipline, and courage. We are preparing for you, because your success is the nation’s future.
When we speak of “readiness” for the 2026 academic year, we are not referring to ticking boxes or filing reports….
Investment in Tech: The government and private sector are investing in
technology and innovation to drive economic growth and development.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is the only country in the world to build and then decide to dismantle the whole of its nuclear weapons program.
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Fun South African Fact: Almost 80% of South Africa’s population is Christian