Pandor reflects on progress of matric pass rate since 1994
The lack of infrastructure in some areas of the country is a hindrance to basic education.
This is according to Science and Technology Minister, Naledi Pandor, who delivered an address at an awards ceremony at Umlazi's Velabahleke High School at the weekend.
The school, which attained over 98% in matric passes in 2016, recognised its top performing Grade 12s.
The school's top achiever, Sicebi Dlamini, received seven distinctions in last year's NSC examinations.
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The former education minister also reflected on the country's education since 1994, saying the number of learners who've passed matric has steadily increased from 50% before 1994 - to around 75% today.
"Our university student enrollment has more than doubled in numbers of young people from 495 000 in 1994 to over one million students in 2016. This is remarkable," she said.
Speaking at the event, Pandor said despite the progress made in South Africa, the country still needs to succeed in its education and training.
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She says an improvement in teaching and learning will mean a better future for the youth of this country.