Gauteng’s matric pass rate has improved by 3% to 78%, South African Broadcasting Corporation news has reported.
The province has also managed a slight increase in exemptions.
Twenty-three percent of matric pupils who sat for exams received exemptions.
Meanwhile, the national chairperson of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Ms Zanele Magwaza, has congratulated successful matriculants and encouraged those who did not meet the exam requirements.
Magwaza said in a statement: ”Many congratulations to all who have passed their matric exams.
”On behalf of the IFP I wish you further success in your personal life choices.
”Whatever your path we hope that it will involve further education and a commitment to life in South Africa.
”We are also aware of the many who have passed matric in spite of the very difficult circumstances you face. Many parents, for example, are unemployed making conditions for school attendance very challenging.
”Some matriculants come from child-headed households and in many instances they themselves are the heads of the household.
”Triumph in the face of these extremely difficulty circumstances is highly applauded by the IFP.
”Well done, we are extremely proud of you and wish you well in all your future endeavours.”
To those who did not meet the matric exam requirements, Magwaza said: ”This is not the end of the world and we encourage you to keep trying.” – Sapa