Introduction
The community of South Africa, particularly key stakeholders viz: learners, students, parents, teachers and government as well as business and the general public are all in the Education Mood. The majority of children of school-going age in KwaZulu-Natal is in school and/or wants to be in school – with the intent to learn.
The majority of teachers with their unions are always ready and prepared to teach. The majority of parents in KwaZulu-Natal want to see their children in school being taught and learning. And most importantly, the Government of the Republic of South Africa has made education an apex priority. The government wants to see learners, teachers and parents as well as business and civil society – all pulling together just to ensure that every child and citizen of this country is literate and well educated. This administration will stop at nothing to ensure that quality education is accessible to every child in this country and in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal – we are passionate about this.
Chairperson, the strategic role of education today is echoed in the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2009 – 2014 which “recognise(s) the importance of skills and education to enable every member of society to realise her or his potential. Which in turn will ensure that all participate effectively in social and economic life – thus contributing to the reduction of unemployment and inequality in our society…”
It is in line with this MTSF strategic role, that this department has captured its vision of creating “A well educated, skilled and highly developed citizenry”. This vision will be achieved through the provisioning of equitable access to quality education for the people of KwaZulu-Natal.
