* The EFF Government will provide free quality education for the poor from early childhood development to the attainment of post- secondary qualification, and it will put in place mechanisms to encourage students to attain post-graduate degrees and qualifications. * The EFF Government will impose an education tax on all corporations which will be the source of funding for the education and training of all South Africans. * The EFF Government will heavily invest in the development and expansion of postsecondary training and education capacity to absorb all students who come from the secondary education system. This means expansion of the existing universities and FET Colleges, and building more universities and FET Colleges. * The EFF government will ensure that the number of first year students accepted in institutions of higher learning increases by 100% in the period 2014 to 2019, and mechanisms to ensure high pass rates be put in place to ensure their success. * The EFF Government will assist all students who have faced academic exclusions and ensure that they are redirected to other useful economic activities. * The EFF Government will cancel the debts of all students who owe institutions of higher learning money for academic purposes. * The EFF Government will ensure that all education and training is directly linked to community service and industries in order to prepare human beings who will positively and decidedly contribute to the development of our communities and economy. * The EFF shall investigate the introduction of the best and cost effective devices (tablets and laptops) to all learners to address textbooks shortage and access to the modern telecommunications. * The EFF Government will lead the transformation of professional bodies for Chartered Accountants, Engineers, Architects and all professions to uphold the need for speedier transformation which will result in more previously disadvantaged individuals being accredited professionals. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM!!
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:54:24 +0000