Further Education and Training (FET) colleges in the country and the Free State are facing an uphill battle.

This has been revealed by a stinging report in which problems such as financial difficulties, colleges being staffed with under-qualified lecturers, and school leavers being reluctant to enroll with them were detailed.

The audit report from the Human Science Research Council (HSRC), concluded in March this year, paints a bleak picture of the state of affairs at these institutions.

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