Nearly nine in 10 of Grade 12 learners who wrote examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board qualified to study for a university degree

It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity

The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners

But the quality assurer remains concerned about cheating and an increase in ‘problematic’ questions flagged by the department of high education

The class of 2023 has obtained the second-highest results in the history of the NSC, according to the basic education department