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DBE: Gradual increase in matrics passing maths & science in last 5 years
In 2019, 54.6% of matrics passed maths compared to 54.6% in 2015. In physical science, 75.5% passed the subject in 2019 compared to 58.6% in 2015.
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Orlando Secondary School matriculants excited about next chapter
With the school exceeding the 80% pass rate for the 2019 matric class, top-performing pupils from the school say the results will pave the way for their futures.
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Higher Education Minister warns prospective students against illegal colleges
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said young people needed to be aware of illegal colleges offering bogus qualifications.
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Orlando school head lauds teachers, NGOs for helping increase matric pass rate
Principal Thomzana Mrwetyana said that the increase in the pass rate was a joint effort between teachers and tutoring NGOs.
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University of Pretoria the top pick for SA's top achievers
Engineering and computer science are popular choices for some of South Africa's matric top students in government schools. With the pass rate at the highest it's ever been in the history of South Africa, the top pupils share their background stories and what it took to make it to the top 30.
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SA’s top matriculant to focus on molecular biology and biotechnology
Madeleine Dipenaar has already been to the US space agency Nasa in Houston Texas where she met astronauts testing travel to Mars.
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Motshekga expresses concern over school dropout, repetition rates
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said that despite several challenges, the 2019 matric pass rate proved that the country's public education system was constantly improving.
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Ramaphosa hails 2019 matric pass rate as a triumph
Ramaphosa says the results are a triumph and a clear signal that government's substantial investment in education is yielding results.
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Saheti matric pupil tops class despite cancer diagnosis
Antonio Aristides was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkins lymphoma in July but went on to achieve top marks.
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Motshekga hails commitment & hard work of SA's top matriculants
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga congratulated the class of 2019's top 30 matriculants for continuing to inspire confidence in the country's public education system.
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St Davids Marist Inanda achieves 100% matric pass rate
Among the schools is St Davids Marist Inanda in Johannesburg where top student Miguel Torres achieved 99% for mathematics.
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Matric class of 2019 writes first major final exam today
After months of preparation for the matric exams, the majority of the candidates begin their finals with English paper 1.
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Matrics urged to celebrate end of exams responsibly
On Monday, the majority of grade 12 pupils will write their last paper, English home language and English first additional language paper three.
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Lesufi urges Tshwane taxi drivers to consider year-end exams ahead of strike
Taxi drivers in the capital are expected to strike on Wednesday over issues related to permits and traffic fines.
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Motshekga wishes class of 2017 matrics well
Earlier this month, quality assurance body Umalusi said it was pleased with the state of readiness
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SA braces for matric pass rate announcement
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is due to reveal the highly anticipated national matric pass rate for the class of 2016 on Wednesday.
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Umalusi sends stern warning to exam cheats
The quality assurance body yesterday announced its readiness for the 2016 NSC exams.
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[LISTEN] Fedsas reacts to ban on matric balls in KZN
CapeTalk's Kieno Kammies chats to The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (Fedsas) CEO Paul Colditz about a ban on matric dances in KZN.
