South Africa’s Education Minister Emphasizes Shift Towards Assessment for Learning Approach

Angie Motshekga, South Africa’s Basic Education Minister, underscores the significance of adopting an assessment for learning approach to evaluate a broader range of skills. She emphasizes that teaching and learning should not only be observable but also meaningful. Motshekga conveyed these sentiments during her address at the Basic Education Lekgotla in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Additionally, Motshekga highlights that the education sector continues to grapple with an infrastructure crisis.