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Matric Exam

Maths and physical science pass rates show a decline, even after leaked papers
Education
/ 23 February 2021

Maths and physical science pass rates show a decline, even after leaked papers

Home languages have remained steady, with a 90% pass mark, but other critical subjects have declined slightly

By Bongekile Macupe
Department of basic education edges closer to releasing matric results
Education
/ 20 January 2021

Department of basic education edges closer to releasing matric results

The basic education department has said that it is almost done with the marking process and that the capturing of marks is in progress.

By Bongekile Macupe
Matric’s exam paper leaked
Education
/ 16 November 2020

Matric’s exam paper leaked

Some learners in two provinces had access to the maths paper two leak a few hours before they sat for the exam

By Bongekile Macupe
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
Data-driven education SA’s success story
Article
/ 25 January 2019

Data-driven education SA’s success story

Its use ensures timeous targeted interventions to assist decision-makers, teachers and pupils

By Elijah Mhlanga
Reimagining sites of basic education
Article
/ 25 January 2019

Reimagining sites of basic education

Knowledge gaps can be plugged without always changing compulsory subjects for matric pupils

By Staff Reporter
No matter what, a matric remains within reach
Article
/ 11 January 2019

No matter what, a matric remains within reach

Even if you have failed, don’t lose hope. You can take steps to improve your situation

By Jackie Carroll and Rory Carroll in Caracas
Deaf pupils cheer sign of the times
Article
/ 23 February 2018

Deaf pupils cheer sign of the times

Now that children can take sign language in matric, it will be easier to obtain a bachelor’s pass

By Bongekile Macupe
​Mystery of the WhatsApped matric maths exam
Article
/ 4 November 2016

​Mystery of the WhatsApped matric maths exam

Limpopo’s matrics signed a pledge last month, undertaking to avoid cheating and dishonesty in the exams.

By Prega Govender
2013 matric examination results ready for release
Article
/ 4 January 2014

2013 matric examination results ready for release

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will on Monday morning release the matric exam results.

By Sapa
Umalusi defends matric mark adjustments
Article
/ 9 January 2012

Umalusi defends matric mark adjustments

Umalusi says none of the marks for the 11 adjusted matric subjects were changed by more than 5% and is part of a standardisation process.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 30 August 2010

Motshekga: We need the public’s help

With no end in sight to the crippling teacher strike, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has appealed to the public to assist matric learners.

By Thabo Mohlala

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