Economic Development

Vocational Training: A Path Out of South Africa’s Unemployment Quagmire

Bridging the Divide: Vocational Training as a Key to South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis South Africa’s unemployment crisis, a persistent challenge deeply interwoven with its socio-economic fabric, demands urgent and multifaceted solutions. The official unemployment rate hovers around 33%, but the expanded definition, including discouraged work-seekers, paints an even bleaker picture. This situation not only fuels […]
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  • Feb 19, 2025
Curriculum Reform

Rethinking Education: How South Africa’s Curriculum Reforms Prepare Students for the Modern Job Market

Bridging the Skills Gap: South Africa’s Curriculum Reform South Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with a stark reality: soaring youth unemployment rates that underscore a significant mismatch between the skills possessed by graduates and the demands of the modern job market. This persistent skills gap has prompted a critical re-evaluation of the nation’s […]
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  • Jan 20, 2025