Weekly photo challenge: Dreaming

I took this picture of these girls just after they received their grade 12 exam results, and all had passed. They were all dreaming of a  bright future, of a successful life and careers. I wonder whose dreams will come true?

“Less than 50 percent of all matriculants (in South Africa) will  hold a formal job before they celebrate their 24th birthday” – Human Resources Research Council.

“We’re dreaming about a successful life. But now it’s party time!”

” Only four out of every ten matriculants who enter the labour market directly after matric, will find jobs.” – Solidarity

What do I dream of? A government with a decent education system, that really cares about the children.

“Despite assurances that the education department would meet a high court ordered deadline, some Limpopo schools are still without textbooks.” (Halfway through the school year. M&G 

 

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