What are the economic influence in education during the twentieth century in South Africa?

During the twentieth century, economic influences in South African education were heavily shaped by the apartheid regime, which enforced a racially segregated education system. Funding and resources were disproportionately allocated to white schools, while Black, Indian, and Coloured students received inferior education, leading to significant disparities in educational quality and access. Economic policies and labor market needs also dictated curriculum focus, emphasizing vocational training for non-white populations to serve the labor demands of the economy. This legacy of inequality continues to impact South African education and economic opportunities today.