The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades
Excellence less about last-minute cramming and more about consistency, discipline, emotional resilience and strong support systems, they say
Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions
According to education experts, the number of learners taking pure math as a subject has been steadily declining
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said the notion that 30% constituted a pass mark was political sloganism
Nearly nine in 10 of Grade 12 learners who wrote examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board qualified to study for a university degree
In 2020, Nelson Mandela University physics professor, Azwinndini Muronga, wrote in the Mail & Guardian about Vhembe’s remarkable performance in the 2019 national senior certificate results. Five years later, he examines what this means for South African education
It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity
Yet another 100% Bachelor’s pass rate for Somerset College
Adaptability is an essential strategy for success in a tech-driven world
Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers
Rhodes University and civic organisations partnered up – and radically boosted results
The key lies in aligning one’s pursuits with positive personal goals
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the eduCate programme demonstrates a minimum average of 15% improvement in participating learners’ results
Crawford International celebrates exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023
Once again, the doors of university are open to all of the 2023 matrics
Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%
Which schools and districts improved and which didn’t? Our complete guide to the 2021 matric results.
Most bachelor passes and distinctions in the class of came from female learners
Angie Motshekga says 2021’s matrics are in ‘a class of their own’ for having persevered through Covid-19 pandemic for two years
Late applicants will have a tough time getting into a university of their choice.
Court grants AfriForum’s application to compel the department of basic education to publish matric results in newspapers and online platforms
For the next three months we all must critically engage with the education sector to halt the flood of a generation slipping through.
Every year an average of 300 000 learners leave school before reaching matric. Rather than waiting for young people to become disengaged, there are easy ways we can set them up for success
This is not the time for faint praise. This year’s class achieved their results amid a pandemic
The basic education minister talks of quality passes achieved by the class of 2020, but a closer look at the results tells a different story
The minister of basic education released the 2020 matric results on Monday, announcing that the overall pass rate has declined from 2019
Umalusi has approved the release of the 2020 matric results saying that it did not find systemic irregularities that compromised the exam
The basic education department has said that it is almost done with the marking process and that the capturing of marks is in progress.
Reverend Frank Chikane has just completed six years as the chairperson of the Kagiso Trust. He speaks about corruption, his children’s views and how churches can be mobilised