Considerable challenges to overcome, says Manamela

THE recently concluded three-day strategic planning session by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in Cape Town delved into South Africa's post-school education and training (PSET) system.

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Wrapping up on Saturday, the session unearthed formidable challenges and promising opportunities.

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela led discussions to reevaluate the PSET framework amid a rapidly changing economic environment, shifting societal needs, and evolving global dynamics.

"The PSET system finds itself under considerable strain, yet it is also full of potential," Manamela said.

"Our approach to PSET cannot exist in isolation," Manamela said. "We must adapt to a world marked by geopolitical tensions and a shift towards powers in the global South."

With education partnerships spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, South Africa stands at a crossroads of opportunity. The discussions raised a critical question: How can these agreements help students?