Matric 2019
latest news & developments
Jail the thugs who burn, rob and vandalise schools
Gauteng Premier David Makhura tweeted this week that 41 suspects linked to the burning and burglary of schools in the province have been arrested
South Africa treats special needs children as an aside
Many children with special needs have never seen the inside of a classroom, as there are no schools where they live that cater to them. It’s extremely disheartening, particularly…
Why Vhembe is producing top matrics
The main reason is everyone in the region supports a culture of education, with a focus on maths and science
Matric pass rate hides failures
Performance in critical subjects is declining and the number of passes at 30% is a sign of the shortage
Learner excels after long journey
Sibabalwe Mkungwana did not attend school until age 10. Now she’s a top matric achiever
Slice of life: Consistency pays off
‘I don’t believe there was any recipe to passing my matric’
Education MECs welcome matric results
The Eastern Cape had the most-improved performance, and the Free State achieved its top spot in the provincial pecking order
Matric class hits 80% pass mark for the first time
With an 81.3% pass rate, the 2019 class has shown improvement, even in provinces with traditionally poor results
Matric is not the be-all and end-all of achieving one’s potential
Every year a flurry of suicides occur after matric results are announced. We need to help our children to put things in perspective