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Matric 2019

Jail the thugs who burn, rob and vandalise schools
Article
/ 16 April 2020

Jail the thugs who burn, rob and vandalise schools

Gauteng Premier David Makhura tweeted this week that 41 suspects linked to the burning and burglary of schools in the province have been arrested

By Bongekile Macupe
South Africa treats special needs children as an aside
Article
/ 12 February 2020

South Africa treats special needs children as an aside

Many children with special needs have never seen the inside of a classroom, as there are no schools where they live that cater to them. It’s extremely disheartening, particularly as access to education is a constitutional right

By Bongekile Macupe
Why Vhembe is producing top matrics
Article
/ 31 January 2020

Why Vhembe is producing top matrics

The main reason is everyone in the region supports a culture of education, with a focus on maths and science

By Azwinndini Muronga
Slice of life: Consistency pays off
Article
/ 10 January 2020

Slice of life: Consistency pays off

‘I don’t believe there was any recipe to passing my matric’

By Chris Gilili
Matric pass rate hides failures
Article
/ 10 January 2020

Matric pass rate hides failures

Performance in critical subjects is declining and the number of passes at 30% is a sign of the shortage

By Bongekile Macupe
Learner excels after long journey
Article
/ 10 January 2020

Learner excels after long journey

Sibabalwe Mkungwana did not attend school until age 10. Now she’s a top matric achiever

By Bongekile Macupe
Education MECs welcome matric results
Article
/ 8 January 2020

Education MECs welcome matric results

The Eastern Cape had the most-improved performance, and the Free State achieved its top spot in the provincial pecking order

By Chris Gilili and Bongekile Macupe
Matric class hits 80% pass mark for the first time
Article
/ 8 January 2020

Matric class hits 80% pass mark for the first time

With an 81.3% pass rate, the 2019 class has shown improvement, even in provinces with traditionally poor results

By Bongekile Macupe
Matric is not the be-all and end-all of achieving one’s potential
Article
/ 18 December 2019

Matric is not the be-all and end-all of achieving one’s potential

Every year a flurry of suicides occur after matric results are announced. We need to help our children to put things in perspective

By Simon Crane

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