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Slindile Cele passed matric at 31 years old
lifestyle

Praise for back-to-school mom passing matric with bachelor’s pass

Dunoon
Lifestyle

Class of 2021: How Dunoon matrics beat the odds with outstanding results

EFF
Education

EFF warns against shaming failed Matrics: ‘Not the end of the world’

Slindile Cele passed matric at 31 years old
Lifestyle

Praise for back-to-school mom passing matric with bachelor’s pass

Dunoon
Lifestyle

Class of 2021: How Dunoon matrics beat the odds with outstanding results

EFF
Education

EFF warns against shaming failed Matrics: ‘Not the end of the world’

Orania Pass Rate Matric Results 120
News

Orania records ‘perfect’ 2021 matric results – as pass rate reaches 100%

By Tom Head24-01-2022 18:41

Orania now officially boasts a 100% pass rate for the whole town – after their only high school recorded a flawless set of matric results.

matric pupil
Lifestyle

Resilient Mzansi pupil passes with flying colours after redoing matric!

By Marilynn Manuel24-01-2022 15:38

‘It takes so much courage’: A young pupil has left many inspired after heading to matric for a second time and greatly improving her results.

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Lifestyle

Hardworking township matriculant awarded a bursary AND brand new car!

By Marilynn Manuel24-01-2022 15:05

‘Star power’: Kgothatso Mphaka managed to get seven distinctions after matriculating from a township school in Mpumalanga!

BMW matric
Offbeat

Vroom vroom: Brothers gifted R800k BMWs for passing matric! SA in shock

By Weekend News Producer23-01-2022 13:26

South Africans are STUNNED!
You pass Matric and your parents buy you and your sibling a R800k brand new BMW. Imagine.

President Cyril Ramaphosa
Education

Matric 2021: Ramaphosa shares message of hope for students who failed

By Samantha Riddle21-01-2022 18:19

President Cyril Ramaphosa commended those who passed in the Matric class of 2021 and shared some wisdom for those who didn’t.

Limpopo worst matric results
News

Worst in the country: Education MEC ‘may face axe’ after dire matric results

By Tom Head21-01-2022 17:39

The DA are pushing for Polly Boshielo to pay the ultimate price for her alleged failures, following Limpopo’s uninspired matric results for 2021.

matric
Lifestyle

SA’s top-performing matric gets hero’s welcome at school [watch]

By Naledi de Wee21-01-2022 17:21

Ulrich le Roux from Paarl Boys High School is South Africa’s top matric pupil with an average of 97.86% and seven distinctions!

0% pass rate matric results
News

Matric results 2021: There are FIVE schools with a 0% pass rate…

By Tom Head21-01-2022 15:39

Although the matric results for 2021 have brought us positive news this week, a handful of schools are reeling from their 0% pass rates.

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Lifestyle

‘Beyond excellent!’: Matric pupil wows SA with 100% mathematics pass

By Marilynn Manuel21-01-2022 13:31

St John’s College pupil Takudzwanashe Sithole not only got eight distinctions but also achieved 100% for maths!

matric results muncipalities brightest students
News

Matric results: These municipalities have the ‘brightest students’ overall

By Tom Head21-01-2022 13:08

The highest ‘distinctions per learner’ rates can be found in these ten municipalities, according to the latest matric results for 2021.

language in schools
News

Matric results: Here are the top ten performing districts in the SA

By Corné van Zyl21-01-2022 12:15

Yes! The Class of 2021 made us all proud. Let’s take a look at the top ten performing districts in the South Africa.

Matric Results
Bloemfontein

Matric results: This school hits perfection for five years straight

By Siseko Gwegwe21-01-2022 11:48

It’s upmarket but these five-year matric results outclass any similar competitors. The school’s leader said “you’re only limited by the boundaries of your mind.”

top schools matric results
News

2021 Matric Results: Here are the top 10 schools in South Africa

By Tom Head21-01-2022 10:58

According to the matric results for 2021, these 10 schools are rated as the top performers, based on the amount of distinctions per learner.

Matric results Help is on hand if you are unhappy
Lifestyle

Matric 2021 results: Where to get help and what to do if you failed to pass

By Megan van den Heever21-01-2022 10:44

If you are unhappy about your matric exam results, there are many options available to help you overcome your obstacles.

Matric results
News

Matric results: ‘Don’t despair,’ Motshekga consoles pupils who FAILED

By Thabo Baloyi21-01-2022 10:13

The release of the matric results are not a cause for celebration for some pupils, but Angie Motshekga has some words for them

matric results pass
News

Matric results: Here are the requirements to pass Grade 12

By Thabo Baloyi21-01-2022 07:23

More than 537 000 pupils have passed matric, but what exactly determines whether a Grade 12 pupil fails or passes the academic year

South Africa:
News

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 21 January 2022

By Corné van Zyl21-01-2022 05:30

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 21 January 2022, well-done to all the matrics! The pass rate is HIGHER than last year’s.

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News

Matric results: Announced pass rate vs ‘real’ pass rate

By Thabo Baloyi21-01-2022 00:14

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that the matric Class of 2021 had achieved a 76.4% pass rate, but some disagree

Matric Results
South Africa

Matric results: Here are 2021’s best – and worst – performing provinces

By Storm Simpson20-01-2022 19:41

Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and North West were the most improved provinces but how did they compare with others in the 2021 matric results?

South Africa:
South Africa

Matric pass rate ‘increases by 0,2%’ – Here’s how it compares to the last decade

By Storm Simpson20-01-2022 18:51

The matric pass rate of the Class of 2021 has been released and it’s higher than last year. Here’s how it matches up with the last decade.

matric results pass
News

It’s official: The 2021 matric pass rate is HIGHER than last year’s

By Tom Head20-01-2022 18:43

Despite an exceptionally difficult set of circumstances for our learners, the matric pass rate for the Class of 2021 is UP from last year.

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Lifestyle

Matric 2021: So you’ve passed…exactly what will your results mean?

By Naledi de Wee20-01-2022 18:09

‘Exactly what do my matric results mean?’ Everything you need to know about how your results will determine your future.

Class of 2021 Matric results pass rate
News

2021 Matric Results: SIX key figures behind the new pass rate…

By Tom Head20-01-2022 14:07

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the 2021 matric results earlier this evening – we’ve got the latest updates here.

There are a couple of options for matriculants who cannot afford tertiary education.
Lifestyle

Matric results 2021: What to do if tertiary education is not an option

By Erene Roux20-01-2022 13:47

From learnerships to volunteering, here are three options matriculants can use to make themselves more competitive in the job market.

matric results 2021
South Africa

Matric results: Motshekga praises Class of 2021 at Top Achiever breakfast

By Storm Simpson20-01-2022 12:51

‘It’s a class that got the best of COVID-19. You couldn’t be here if you were an ordinary child. You carry the future of this country.’

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