ZAThe South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has acknowledged that it does not have a system to track the long-term employment outcomes of graduates, making it impossible to determine which degrees contribute to high graduate unemployment. This admission came after parliamentary questions raised by Songezo Zibi, leader of Rise Mzansi and chairperson of Scopa, regarding the alignment of university qualifications with labor market demands. Minister Buti Manamela confirmed that while the department records enrollment and completion data, it does not collect ongoing employment status of graduates. He noted efforts through the National Graduate Destination Study (NGDS) to improve labor market responsiveness. Critics argue this lack of tracking creates a governance gap, hindering informed policy decisions and effective resource allocation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the DHET's limitations and the criticisms from political figures like Zibi. It includes direct quotes from both the minister and the critic, without overtly favoring either side. The focus is on factual reporting of the issue rather than advocacy for a left
