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South Africa's Matrics Make History with 88% Pass Rate
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South Africas matric class of 2025 achieves record-breaking pass rate of 88%, marking significant progress in education stability. KwaZulu-Natal leads with 90.6%, while Eastern Cape lags at 84.17%. Despite challenges like crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages, the future looks promising with a focus on foundational learning. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Class of 2025 Smashes Records with 88% Pass Rate
01:57|South Africas Class of 2025 smashes records with 88% pass rate, highest ever, in National Senior Certificate exams. KwaZulu-Natal leads with 90.6%, followed by Free State, Gauteng, and North West. Despite Covid disruptions, 84% retention through grade ten, but dropouts spiked later. Gateway subjects still pose challenges, with math passes falling to 64%. Special needs participation jumped 57%, with big gains in Free State and Western Cape. Two-thirds of bachelor’s passes came from no-fee schools. Checkout Solipillow.com
South Africa's Matric Results: Historic Pass Rate, Maths Concerns
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South Africa's Matric Results Break Records
01:16|South Africas 2025 matric results shatter records, with an 88% national pass rate and KwaZulu-Natal topping provinces at 90.6%. Minister Siviwe Gwarube and KwaZulu-Natal officials attribute success to hard work, targeted support programs, and dedicated educators. Other provinces also perform well, setting a high bar for next year. Checkout Solipillow.com
DA's Steenhuisen Faces Disciplinary Inquiry
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Matric Results, Party Shake-up, Missing Teen, Weather Warnings
01:46|South Africas matric Class of 2025 celebrates an 88% pass rate, a slight increase from last year. The Independent Examinations Board boasts a 98.31% pass rate, with all successful candidates qualifying for university. Meanwhile, the uMkhonto we Sizwe party removes two key members from leadership roles. Search teams find a male body in the Vaal River while searching for a missing teenager. The South African Weather Service warns of heavy rain, flooding, heatwaves, and fire risks. The Democratic Alliance criticizes International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola over a naval drill involving China, Russia, and Iran. Checkout Solipillow.com
South Africa's Matric Class Achieves Record Pass Rate
02:01|2025 Matric Class Achieves Record Pass Rate in South Africa: Despite a slight dip in Bachelor passes, the overall pass rate soars to 88%, with KwaZulu-Natal topping the provinces. Minister Gwarube highlights resilience and progress, but warns against populism and encourages talented students. Checkout Solipillow.com
Teens' Triumphs: Harvard, Wits, UWC
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