Zuma wants smarter citizens

 I read the article and can honestly say, that what South Africa needs is  a smarter president.  Perhaps Zuma should go back to school and lead by example. How can we believe? Education is the process of facilitating learning.

The Education system in South Africa is the worst in the world, and there is no hope for future generations receiving a decent education under the current government. The rapid decline and almost non-existent learning process for school children get worse each passing year. The government does inject a lot of funds into providing a solid education, but there are astounding results of complete failure.

A ten percent mathematics pass rate for a Grade nine learner is proof that the education system is a failed system. The education standards are so low that intelligence is driven out, rewarding the stupid beyond abilities achieved much like a communist state.

The Global Information Technology Report 2014, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked South Africa’s science and mathematics education quality as the worst in the world. The general education quality was ranked at number 146 out of 148 countries. With a ranking this devastating there is no beacon of light on the dark continent. 

 (You can read this article I wrote and published on the GLV - here is the link)
 http://guardianlv.com/?s=South+Africa+Education+System+Is+the+Worst+in+the+World

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 SA wants smarter citizens in the future, says Zuma

JOHANNESBURG - President Jacob Zuma said that Operation Phakisa (the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education) will assist the country to have smart citizens in the future.
“We want to have smart citizens in the future,” Zuma said.
ICT has made strides in leveraging education to strengthen learning, Zuma said. He said 49 percent of schools in the country are reported to have access to connectivity.
Zuma said that there were established, dedicated educational television channels that would benefit students as well as teachers.

“We must admit that we have not taken full advantage of what ICT can give us to achieve the benefits it brings into teaching and learning,” Zuma said.

“Unfortunately the pace has been slow and inadequate.”

Zuma added that devices alone would not improve learning.
“It is the manner that the tools are used through teaching and learning.”
Pupils will now be able to access resources to reach the requirements of the curriculum, Zuma said.
“Specialised resources will be given to disabled students.
"Teachers will be able to engage in online programmes to enhance their knowledge and deliver to students,” he said.
Zuma believed the outcome of ICT would renew passion for teaching and called for the private sector to assist to ensure sustainability.
He said that the presidency would monitor the programme in order to ensure that it is successful.
“Education enables people to move forward.”
Zuma said that countries that did not focus on education were left behind.
“Nations invested in education will always succeed and find a prosperous future,” he said.
“Teachers build the nation by educating young people. We cannot fail with Operation Phakisa.”
http://www.msn.com/en-za/news/featured/sa-wants-smarter-citizens-in-the-future-says-zuma/ar-AAf1PSE?ocid=spartandhp

References in classic literature?

But to teach the Negro to do skilful work, as men of all the races that have risen have worked,--responsible work, which IS education and character; and most of all when Negroes so teach Negroes to do this that they will teach others with a missionary zeal that puts all ordinary philanthropic efforts to shame,--this is to change the whole economic basis of life and the whole character of a people.

Up From Slavery by Washington, Booker T. View in context