Forte Secondary School's matric class faced a number of challenges - principal

JOHANNESBURG - The principal of Forte Secondary School in Dobsonville, Soweto said that the matric class of 2024 faced a number of challenges.

Mukosi Mudavhi said that crime and substance abuse were the top two issues faced by learners in the area

Mudavhi said that despite these challenges, the school managed to achieve a 100% matric pass rate.

He said that external support from police and other agencies assisted in restoring order at the school.

"We do experience a lot of challenges in terms of but I want to thank the SAPS of Dobsonville. If there are any challenges, we call them and they do come. To also experience the issue of drugs, substance abuse, we do experience that with our learners but we also team with different organisations that come and support us."