RE-THINKING THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Purpose: The paper examined the role of entrepreneurship Education in South African higher education for sustainable development. The economy of South Africa and many other developing countries continue to rely heavily on entrepreneurship.   Theoretical reference: Developing new company ventures has emerged as a critical economic engine that significantly impacts job creation, economic growth, and overall wealth. It also somewhat raises the country's level of competitiveness in the international business sector. Despite efforts to increase the number of entrepreneurial activities, South Africa continues to face a wide range of obstacles. According to research from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the most significant issue still confronting the country is a general lack of education and skills.   Method: The study is a systematic review with original contributions. The systematic review adopted secondary sources for data collection through advanced research of baseline literature available on different databases. The search engines Scopus and Google Scholar were used to find relevant literature related to the topic under study.   Results and Conclusion: The study indicated that the idea that universities should be educating students for a "lifelong career" is no longer viable. High-quality education is essential for a successful business, and the education revolution has arrived.   Implications of research: To achieve sustained development, young people in entrepreneurship must generate or take opportunities and pursue them with zeal. Beginning in the educational process, students should be trained to recognize market possibilities and associated risks.   Originality/value: In recent decades, there has been a great deal of interest in incorporating entrepreneurship into education. This has been linked to a variety of outcomes, including economic growth, job creation, and increased societal resilience, as well as individual growth, increased school participation, and improved equality.