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2018 matric results
Ramaphosa calls for greater focus on life skills in SA schools
A jovial Ramaphosa took to the podium at the basic education sector lekgotla to congratulate the matric class of 2018 for their results, adding that more should be done to equip pupils for an ever changing world order.
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DA’s Msimanga visits one of Gauteng’s worst performing high schools
Members of the school governing body say the high school faces logistical, financial, infrastructure and administrative challenges.
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Basic Education Minister Motshekga to visit KZN's worst performing schools
Basic Education Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says that some regions in the province had the worst results last year, with some even achieving a 0% pass rate.
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2019 matric pupils urged to stay focused
Pupils collected their matric results from their schools following Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s pass rate announcement.
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Lesufi hails township schools for good progress with matric pass rate
The Gauteng Education MEC says poor districts and township schools are now starting to perform at the same level as former model C schools.
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Matriculants disappointed with results vow to continue working hard
Matric results were released to learners in the early hours of Friday morning, with the country 's matrics achieving a pass rate of 78.2%.
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[LISTEN] How to deal with disappointing matric results
Speaking to Ray White on Radio702, Hein Hofmeyr a clinical psychologist at Akeso Clinic, says the period where many matrics get their results may be a difficult time for those who did not do so well.
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Little to celebrate in 2018 matric pass rate, says DA
On Thursday, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that the pass rate for the 2018 matric class was 78.2%.
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WC Education MEC pleased with matric maths, physical science pass rates
Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer says she's incredibly pleased about an increase in the pass rate in both mathematics and physical sciences in the province.
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WC's 2018 matric pass rate lower than year before
The class of 2018 scored an 81.5% pass, which is lower in comparison to 2017's 84.4%.
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2018 matric pass rate the second highest since 1994
The highest pass rate was achieved five years ago when the class of 2013 achieved a pass rate of 78.3%.
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Countdown begins for release of IEB matric results
Results will be available from midnight on Wednesday night, while the Department of Basic Education results will be released at midnight on Thursday.
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[LISTEN] Umalusi CEO defends decision to adjust IEB matric marks
Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi explains that the IEB system is different to the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
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Umalusi pleased with introduction of sign language as matric subject
The council says the matric class of 2018 was the first to write 12 subjects, including sign language.
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No leaks during 2018 matric exams - Umalusi
The quality assurance body says despite a few cases of group copying, the overall exams were free, fair and credible.
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Umalusi: '2018 matric exams free, fair and credible'
The body's professor John Volmink says there were no exam paper leaks this year and overall the body can certify the results.
