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Department of basic education edges closer to releasing matric results

Education Bongekile Macupe - 20 Jan 2021

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

Matric’s exam paper leaked

Education Bongekile Macupe - 16 Nov 2020

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

Matric pass rate hides failures

Article Bongekile Macupe - 10 Jan 2020

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

Learner excels after long journey

Article Bongekile Macupe - 10 Jan 2020

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

Reimagining sites of basic education

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Jan 2019

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

Data-driven education SA’s success story

Article Elijah Mhlanga - 25 Jan 2019

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

No matter what, a matric remains within reach

Article Jackie Carroll - 11 Jan 2019

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

Deaf pupils cheer sign of the times

Article Bongekile Macupe - 23 Feb 2018

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

Mystery of the WhatsApped matric maths exam

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Nov 2016

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

2013 matric examination results ready for release

Article Sapa - 4 Jan 2014

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

Umalusi defends matric mark adjustments

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Jan 2012

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.

Motshekga: We need the public’s help

Article Thabo Mohlala - 30 Aug 2010

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

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Latest articles on Matric Exam

Department of basic education edges closer to releasing matric results

Matric’s exam paper leaked

Matric pass rate hides failures

Learner excels after long journey

Reimagining sites of basic education

Data-driven education SA’s success story

No matter what, a matric remains within reach

Deaf pupils cheer sign of the times

Mystery of the WhatsApped matric maths exam

2013 matric examination results ready for release

Umalusi defends matric mark adjustments

Motshekga: We need the public’s help

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