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Gwarube said that in 2013, 1 222 851 learners started Grade 1. Of these, 724 156 enrolled as full-time candidates in Grade 12 in 2024. (X)

At 87.3%, class of 2024 achieves highest pass rate in history of South Africa

Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced plans to strengthen foundational learning as Grade 5-9 learners continue underperforming in maths and science

  • Des Erasmus
2 min read
Mandisa Mathobela, Partnerships Manager, UNICEF South Africa; Hana Yoshimoto, Chief of Education, UNICEF South Africa; Seliki Tlhabane, Chief Director, Department of Education; Irfan Akhtar, Deputy Representative, UNICEF South Africa; ; Tebogo Ramagoshi, Head, Corporate Responsibility, BMW Group South Africa; Mbasa Kepe, Head of Government and External Affairs, BMW Group South Africa; and Sudeshan Reddy, Communications Specialist, UNICEF South Africa.

UNICEF and BMW Group partner up to bridge the STEM gap

Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets

  • Derek Davey
7 min read