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Zero Dropout Campaign

DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%
Education
/ 16 January 2025

DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%

It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity

By Umamah Bakharia
Education movements slam high dropout rate for matric class of 2024
Education
/ 14 January 2025

Education movements slam high dropout rate for matric class of 2024

The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners

By Umamah Bakharia
Grade 9 certificate to be rolled out at 1000 schools, but shouldn’t be seen as ‘exit option’
Education
/ 9 April 2024

Grade 9 certificate to be rolled out at 1000 schools, but shouldn’t be seen as ‘exit option’

The general education certificate will recognise learner achievements at the end of the compulsory schooling phase

By Umamah Bakharia
Another year, another tussle over ‘real’ matric pass rate
Education
/ 25 January 2024

Another year, another tussle over ‘real’ matric pass rate

This comes as the department of basic education says that although there are challenges, public education is ‘thriving’

By Umamah Bakharia

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