South Africa’s education system is failing to move young people into skilled work, with government and sector leaders warning that vocational pathways remain underdeveloped despite growing demand from both learners and the economy.
The summit centres on three core pillars identified by Inside Education as critical to systemic reform: Early Childhood Development, Entrepreneurship Education, and Vocational Pathways.
Too many learners are exiting South Africa’s education system without the foundational skills or clear routes into further education, employment or entrepreneurship, Inside Education Foundation chairperson Matuma Letsoalo said as the National Education Summit 2026 got under way in Sandton on Monday.
The Gauteng Department of Health said the January-to-March figures were much higher than the same period in 2025, when 230 cases and one death were recorded. For the full 2025 calendar year, the province recorded 666 malaria cases and seven deaths
Education stakeholders from across South Africa have gathered in Sandton on Monday for the National Education Summit 2026, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening the country’s education system and aligning it with economic demands.
Monday's summit brings together policymakers, educators, industry leaders, and innovators to explore solutions for rebuilding and transforming the education pipeline.
