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Grade 12

Education Minister Gwarube pleads for ‘minimal disruptions’ at schools during matric exam period

South Africa

Education Minister Gwarube pleads for ‘minimal disruptions’ at schools during matric exam period

By Victoria O’Regan

Experts welcome matric pass rate increase but note 450,000 learners dropped out

South Africa

Experts welcome matric pass rate increase but note 450,000 learners dropped out

By Naledi Sikhakhane

It’s manic matric exam time – here are the mantras for pupils and parents to beat the Grade 12 blues

South Africa

It’s manic matric exam time – here are the mantras for pupils and parents to beat the Grade 12 blues

By Daily Maverick Reporter

A passion you can count on – meet the Western Cape teacher who banished the scary maths ‘monster’

South Africa

A passion you can count on – meet the Western Cape teacher who banished the scary maths ‘monster’

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Message for matriculants – ‘failing Grade 12 is not the end of the world’

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Message for matriculants – ‘failing Grade 12 is not the end of the world’

By Michelle Banda

Provinces aren’t hiring enough teachers, despite a growing need and sufficient supply - Stellenbosch university report

Maverick Citizen

Provinces aren’t hiring enough teachers, despite a growing need and sufficient supply - Stellenbosch university report

By Aiden Louw

Service delivery protests are biggest threat to matric exams, say education officials

South Africa

Service delivery protests are biggest threat to matric exams, say education officials

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Sums of all fears: The seven steps I used to help my kids survive matric

South Africa

Sums of all fears: The seven steps I used to help my kids survive matric

By Nicky Roberts