27/03/2026
We have been called to drive alignment in education and skills development, not just as a concept, but as a deliberate and coordinated effort.
It was a pleasure connecting with strategic colleagues from the Department of Higher Education and Training. The conversations around critical minerals and electric vehicles (EVs) are not just about economic opportunity, they are about future readiness.
My role is clear and it is to ensure that our youth are not left behind. They are skilled, prepared, and capacitated to participate meaningfully in these emerging industries.
Real transformation happens at the intersection of local understanding and global thinking.