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By Levy Masiteng
In a step towards strengthening bilateral relations in education, Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane and her Lesotho counterpart, Ntoi Rapapa, have signed a memorandum of understanding.
It outlines key areas of cooperation, including strengthening teacher development, expanding technical and vocational education, and promoting joint academic programmes between the two nations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cabinet members were in Lesotho for the second session of the South Africa-Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC).
The commission, co-chaired by Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Sam Matekane, aimed to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including education, economic development and cross-border security.
“This historic agreement cements bilateral cooperation in higher education and training, with commitments to student and academic exchanges, mutual recognition of qualifications, collaborative research and innovation, and the advancement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education,” Nkabane said.
Department spokesperson Ishmael Mnisi said that Nkabane’s presence underscored South Africa’s commitment to advancing higher education collaboration and skills development in support of regional integration.
He said the agreement would have a positive impact on the education sector in both countries, fostering a new era of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
In addition to the higher education MoU, another agreement was signed on basic education between ministers Siviwe Gwarube and Ntoi Rapapa.
The BNC provides a platform for both countries to discuss and address key issues, fostering a stronger partnership and promoting regional integration.
At least six MoUs were signed by the two governments.
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