​Thembisa Shologu​
Gauteng education system is gearing to meet the demands of the future economy and take full advantage of the opportunities in the digital economy. 
This, according to Premier David Makhura, will happen through the rollout of schools of specialisation working in partnership with the private sector. 
"Skills development initiatives and educational outcomes must meet the needs of our changing economy and changing society and must be aligned to the key sectors of the economy of the future.
"We have built new schools, employed more teachers and rolled out ICT infrastructure in our schools. We will continue to build new schools for learners with special educational needs at a rate higher than ever before to ensure that no learner or child is left behind", said Premier Makhura.
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) will invest in interventions which will focus on turning around the poorest performing primary schools through systematic support to ensure that the province also drastically reduces the number of children who are lost through the system between Grade R and Grade 12. 
"However, I want more attention to be directed at strengthening and improving the performance of primary education in Gauteng. 
"Accordingly, MEC Panyaza Lesufi will implement the national integrated assessment framework which will ensure rigorous assessment of all primary schools. 
"This ground-breaking initiative will promote accountability and transparency on performance across the entire system and will empower parents to make better decisions regarding the education of their children," added Makhura.