Education is the foundation of a nation’s economic progress and social development. Unfortunately, the education system in South Africa has not been able to keep up and deliver outcomes necessary to propel the country towards a transition from third world status. The reasons are far reaching, but as a nation we need to look forward and start taking meaningful action if we are going to unlock the potential of our rich cultural heritage, natural resources, collective abilities, and skills.
Mandla Mthembu, Chief Operating Officer of Accelerated Education Enterprises, is confident that