Hon Chairperson, with regard to Higher Education and Training funding, in particular, in rural areas across our country, the department must be clear in providing students and artisans not what they can give but what students needs.
The debate on funding has been skewed towards universities only. It is important that the department not only focus its attention there, but prioritise the rural child too.
We commonly find that registration fees and admin fees are still too high for families and students to afford. In addressing inequality, we must address the economic inequality that exists. We must, therefore, uplift those who are unable to do so by themselves. We must work towards uplifting our people in the spirit of Ubuntu.
Chairperson, we must welcome the Minister's announcement of building more colleges in rural areas where our people live.
IsiZulu:
Sithokozile ukuzwa uNgqongqoshe ekumemezela ukwandiswa kwezikhungo zemfundo ephakeme ezindaweni zasemakhaya. Lokho nje kukodwa kusho ithemba enganeni empisholo. Ingane ekwaMaphumulo, ingane eseNdwedwe, ingane eseMbumbulu ibuyelwa ithemba uma kuzokwandiswa izikhungo zemfundo ephakeme eduze kwazo.
English:
Furthermore, rolling out more agricultural and rural development training programmes at our technical schools, colleges and TVET colleges will have a lasting impact on our communities.
It may be difficult to please everyone, but in the same way we overcame oppression from a minority government, it is the same way we must tackle inequality and ensure that we hold true to our words that education is liberation.
IsiZulu:
Ngalokho, Sihlalo sithi ungqongqoshe asimuzwise lesi sibelo mali aqhubeke nokusebenza.