The Bill of Rights, contained in the Constitution, 1996 stipulates that everyone has the right to a basic education, including adult basic education and further education, which
the State, through reasonable measures, must progressively make available and accessible.
Education continues to receive the biggest share of the country's budget with an allocation of R165 billion to the departments of basic education and of higher education and training for 2010/11, R17 billion more than in 2009/1
In February 2010, President Jacob Zuma announced new measures to boost the country's education system. From 2010, all grade three, six and a sample of grade nine learners write annual national assessments that are independently moderated. In 2011, more than 19 000 schools participated.
At the July 2010 Cabinet Lekgotla, government announced plans to get more than 200 000 children between the ages of seven and 15 enrolled in school by 2014 by increasing the number of no-fee schools, while widening feeding schemes. There is also a drive to ensure that teachers are in class and teaching for the allocated school time. WWW.INFO.GOV.ZA/aboutsa/education
There's a lot to be done where education is concerned and it's issues like food and fees that need to be focussed on as they also do play a major role in one's education and develpoment. More measures,however need to be implemented.
ReplyDeleteif we all saw in one eye when it comes to education it would be a wonderfull experience because the main focus will be on getting bright future for everyone
ReplyDeleteyes everyone has the right to education but is it up to standard?
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