While education authorities celebrate the 87.3% pass rate for 2024, only 50% of pupils made it from grade 1 to grade 12. And young people also struggle to get jobs regardless of whether they matriculate or not.
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
The ICT Stakeholder Engagement summit created a space for ICT SMMEs to showcase their innovations and network
Digital games can provide forums for diverse groups of people to come together, which is especially important while our physical activities are restricted
Only a few households have access to the internet and students and learners , but educators can find ways to improve reading for meaning and digital knowledge
To pass on digital skills, teachers must be proficient in them
South Africa is in a good position to upskill employees and young people for the 21st century