There are 13.7 million children in South Africa aged 6 to 18. 6% are not currently attending an educational institution. (GHS 2008)
This week’s theme: Back to school
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Surely this cannot be right? The drop out rates are massive, with a small percentage of learners reaching matric. So I cannot believe that only 6% are not attending educational institutions.