South African Ministry of Education
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The Department of Education was one of the departments
of the South African government
until 2009, when it was divided into the Department of Basic Education
and the Department of Higher Education and Training
. It oversaw the education
and training
system of South Africa
, including school
s and universities
. The political head of the department was the Minister of Education
, the last of which was Naledi Pandor
.
Ministry (government department)
A ministry is a specialised organisation responsible for a sector of government public administration, sometimes led by a minister or a senior public servant, that can have responsibility for one or more departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions or other smaller executive, advisory, managerial or...
of the South African government
Government of South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a constitutional democracy with a three-tier system of government and an independent judiciary, operating in a nearly unique system that combines aspects of parliamentary and presidential systems. Legislative authority is held by the Parliament of South Africa...
until 2009, when it was divided into the Department of Basic Education
Department of Basic Education (South Africa)
The Department of Basic Education is one of the departments of the South African government. It oversees primary and secondary education in South Africa. It was created in 2009 after the election of President Jacob Zuma, when the former Department of Education was divided.The political head of the...
and the Department of Higher Education and Training
Department of Higher Education and Training (South Africa)
The Department of Higher Education and Training is one of the departments of the South African government. It oversees universities and other post-secondary education in South Africa...
. It oversaw the education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
and training
Training
The term training refers to the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies as a result of the teaching of vocational or practical skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. It forms the core of apprenticeships and provides the backbone of content at institutes of...
system of South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, including school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
s and universities
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
. The political head of the department was the Minister of Education
Minister of Education (South Africa)
The Minister of Education used to be a Minister in the Cabinet of South Africa, with the responsibility of overseeing the Department of Education, including South Africa's schools and universities....
, the last of which was Naledi Pandor
Naledi Pandor
Naledi Pandor is the South African Minister of Science and Technology. She was appointed to the cabinet following the 2004 South African general elections.-Early life:...
.