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Non-formal — organised and intentional but doesn't lead to a formal qualification (workshops, short courses, community training, online certificates). Informal — unstructured, occurs naturally through daily life (learning from experience, watching videos, reading, mentoring, trial and error). 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Today: technology makes skills obsolete faster (the half-life of a skill is estimated at 5 years), new industries emerge rapidly, and the average person is expected to change careers 5-7 times. The 4IR accelerates this further with AI and automation transforming every sector. Lifelong learning — through online courses, professional development, RPL, and informal learning — is no longer optional. It is the fundamental skill that underpins all other skills. The good news: online learning platforms make education more accessible than ever before.","cognitiveLevel":"higher"},{"text":"What is the role of SAQA in South Africa's education system?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"SAQA teaches students and awards qualifications directly","isCorrect":false},{"text":"SAQA oversees the NQF, registers qualifications, verifies their legitimacy, and promotes lifelong learning and fair access to education","isCorrect":true},{"text":"SAQA only deals with university qualifications","isCorrect":false},{"text":"SAQA provides funding for students like NSFAS does","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) oversees the National Qualifications Framework. Its key roles include: maintaining the NQF, registering qualifications and part-qualifications, verifying qualifications (so employers can check if a qualification is legitimate), and promoting lifelong learning and fair access to education. 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If she demonstrates the required competencies, she receives credits towards or even the full qualification — formalising expertise she already has. RPL recognises that valuable learning happens outside classrooms.","cognitiveLevel":"middle"},{"text":"Which free online learning platform is specifically aligned with the South African Maths and Science curriculum?","type":"multiple_choice","options":[{"text":"Coursera","isCorrect":false},{"text":"FutureLearn","isCorrect":false},{"text":"Siyavula","isCorrect":true},{"text":"Khan Academy","isCorrect":false}],"explanation":"Siyavula is a free online learning platform specifically aligned with the South African Maths and Science curriculum. It provides practice exercises and support for SA learners. While Khan Academy is also free and covers Maths and Science, it is not specifically aligned to the SA CAPS curriculum. 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