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Gwarube said that in 2013, 1 222 851 learners started Grade 1. Of these, 724 156 enrolled as full-time candidates in Grade 12 in 2024. (X)
BACHELOR PASS RATE 2024

At 87.3%, class of 2024 achieves highest pass rate in history of South Africa

Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced plans to strengthen foundational learning as Grade 5-9 learners continue underperforming in maths and science

  • MG Reporter
2 min read
Mandisa Mathobela, Partnerships Manager, UNICEF South Africa; Hana Yoshimoto, Chief of Education, UNICEF South Africa; Seliki Tlhabane, Chief Director, Department of Education; Irfan Akhtar, Deputy Representative, UNICEF South Africa; ; Tebogo Ramagoshi, Head, Corporate Responsibility, BMW Group South Africa; Mbasa Kepe, Head of Government and External Affairs, BMW Group South Africa; and Sudeshan Reddy, Communications Specialist, UNICEF South Africa.
BMW

UNICEF and BMW Group partner up to bridge the STEM gap

Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets

  • Jamaine Krige
7 min read