The EFF is demanding answers from Minister Manamela on whether all matriculants will be absorbed into post-school education, criticizing the celebration of results amid a shortage of available university and college spaces. TheEconomic Freedom Fighters(EFF) has taken aim at the Minister of Higher Education,Buti Manamelaquestioning the government’s commitment to absorbing all matriculants into post-school education. EFF Member of Parliament (MP)Sihle Lonziraised concerns about the insufficiency of universities, TVET colleges, and other education institutions to accommodate the thousands of learners who had recently passed their matric exams.
During an oral question-and-answer session in Parliament on Tuesday, Lonzi expressed frustration at what he deemed a hollow celebration of matric results when the reality for many graduates is a lack of opportunities. “What is the point of that celebration we’re doing yesterday? What is the point of that act that the Minister of Basic Education was doing, celebrating, posting posters all over, if people are going to pass matric but they are not going to be able to access post-secondary education?” Lonzi asked.
He noted that while millions of students had successfully completed their Grade 12 exams, the education system does not have the capacity to absorb them into universities, TVET colleges, and other skills training institutions. Lonzi questioned whether the Minister could assure the youth of South Africa that they would not be left without opportunities.
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