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matric pass rate

SA matrics shine with highest national pass rate yet of 87.3%

South Africa

SA matrics shine with highest national pass rate yet of 87.3%

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Ignore the politicians and discover what’s new about the matric Class of 2023 — Part 1

South Africa

Ignore the politicians and discover what’s new about the matric Class of 2023 — Part 1

By Nicky Roberts, Lydia Plaatjies and Zanele Ngcobo

The Matric Class of 2023 (Part 2) — comparing SA’s provincial report cards

Op-eds

The Matric Class of 2023 (Part 2) — comparing SA’s provincial report cards

By Nicky Roberts, Lydia Plaatjies and Zanele Ngcobo

Middelburg parents shut down high school with no water, no toilets and no teachers for 250 pupils

South Africa

Middelburg parents shut down high school with no water, no toilets and no teachers for 250 pupils

By Estelle Ellis

A 100% pass after just two matric cohorts — meet the E Cape’s Bulungula super-achievers

Maverick Citizen

A 100% pass after just two matric cohorts — meet the E Cape’s Bulungula super-achievers

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

KZN celebrates top matriculants who triumphed despite floods, Covid, blackouts

Maverick News

KZN celebrates top matriculants who triumphed despite floods, Covid, blackouts

By Des Erasmus

Improving matric results is a mirage

South Africa

Improving matric results is a mirage

By Kirsten Pearson and Steve Kretzmann for GroundUp

A Tale of two Schools: Tears, fears and some light in the darkness

South Africa

A Tale of two Schools: Tears, fears and some light in the darkness

By Ziyanda Zweni