Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Matric class of 2024 achieves highest ever pass rate at 87.3%

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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric results which showed a historic pass rate of 87.3%. This was an increase from 82.9% in 2023, 80.1% in 2022 and 76.4% in 2021. Gwarube said every province achieved above 84% pass rate. She said 2024 produced the highest number of Bachelor passes compared to other years. KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of Bachelor passes followed by Gauteng and the Eastern Cape respectively. Phemelo speaks to Kaya News Reporter Karinda Jagmohan, Umalusi Spokesperson Biki Lepota, Equal Education Deputy Secretary General Itumeleng Mothlabane, Naptosa Executive Director Basil Manuel Mothlabane, Matriculant from St David's Marist Inanda Fhatuwani Mudau.
13 Jan 2025 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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