The South African education system’s inability to sufficiently equip students for a technology-driven economy is among the key factors that have intensified the country’s IT skills crisis. episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

The South African education system’s inability to sufficiently equip students for a technology-driven economy is among the key factors that have intensified the country’s IT skills crisis.

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South Africa’s education system is facing mounting criticism for failing to produce enough job-ready graduates to meet the demands of a fast-evolving, technology-driven economy a shortcoming that industry leaders say is deepening the country’s IT skills crisis. Thabiso Tema spoke to Lehlohonolo Mokenela IT and Telecoms Analyst at Africa Analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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