How the Northern Cape is rewriting South Africa’s employment story
By Zandisile Luphahla:
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The Author argues that a groundbreaking education program is transforming temporary work into permanent empowerment and other provinces should take note.
When Premier Dr. Zamani Saul launched the Northern Cape's Expanded Public Works’ Second Chance Matric Program in Upington on September 5, targeting more than 600 students across five districts, he wasn't just announcing another government initiative. He was unveiling a blueprint that could revolutionize how South Africa approaches unemployment and skills development.
A practical solution
The numbers tell a compelling story: What began as a modest pilot program initiated by the Northern Cape MEC for Roads and Public Works, Mme Fufe Makatong, on the 6th of Sep...