Neasa- The current education system is failing learners

Mluleki Mrwebi
08 January 2014

The National Employer’s Association of South Africa on Tuesday said the current education system is failing young people in preparing them to enter the formal job market.

This as the matric results of 2013 were released on Tuesday with the pass mark nationally at 78.2%. 

Neasa Spokesperson Sya van der Walt said things like the Youth wage subsidy should be made a reality so that they can assist in the job creation and skills development for the youth. Because these matrics who have passed in 2013 will join the longest list of

Van der Walt added that government need to focus on quality education system whereby there are qualified teachers and the schools have all the necessary resources.