NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION’S EDUCATION PLAN IS WELCOMED BUT IS AMBITIOUS AND NEEDS SUPPORT FROM ALL SOUTH AFRICANS AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS

Abstract

This opinion paper assumes significance in the context of the National Planning Commission's release and publication of the National Development Plan for South Africa, in August, 2012, which incorporates the envisaged transformation of education by 2030. The plan will have far reaching effects for both basic education and higher education in South Africa, given the morass, decay and collapse of basic education and the problems being experienced in the higher education system of the Republic. This opinion bears relevance on the basis that democracy in South Africa has been ushered in almost two decades ago and not much has been achieved in respect of the quality of education. The opinion elaborates in summary, the main issues raised by the Planning Commission and projects upon these envisaged changes. The writer's opinion is that Business Schools have an important part to play in the realization of the National Planning Commissions education plan for South Africa.