The South African Education system is currently facing a serious shortage of qualified primary and secondary school educators. This is particularly prevalent in the strategically important learning areas of science, mathematics and technology.

According to President Thabo Mbeki, “Special attention needs to be given to the compelling evidence that the country has a critical shortage of mathematics, science and language teachers, and to the demands of the new information and communication technologies”.

In response to the situation, the Africa Drive Project (ADP) was born. Designed to alleviate the shortage of suitably qualified teachers in the physical science, mathematics and technology areas, the programme utilises blended learning, including e-learning, to improve the competencies of educators so that they in turn can provide students with relevant, quality education.

Initiated by the Department of Education in a Public Private Partnership with the North West University, GTZ (German Technical Co-operation), SAP Research CEC Pretoria,  eDegree, North West Department of Finance and Duxbury Networking; the project will run from the ADP Project Office in Mmbatho.