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Concerned: As top students celebrated their matric results this week, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, below, highlighted structural
challenges facing the system. Photo: Department of Basic Education

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades

Excellence: Durban Star College’s top-performing Class of 2025 matriculants celebrate their academic success after an exceptional results season. Photos: Supplied

Top learners reveal drivers of success in NPO-run schools

Excellence less about last-minute cramming and more about consistency, discipline, emotional resilience and strong support systems, they say

Star pupil: Imani Ravhulani. Photo: Midstream College Ekurhuleni

Top achievers buck national trend

Among them was Imani Ravhulani, who attained 10 distinctions

Graphic: John McCann

Editorial: Time to solve the maths question

According to education experts, the number of learners taking pure math as a subject has been steadily declining

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces the 2025 matric results. Photo: Department of Basic Education X account

KwaZulu-Natal tops 2025 matric results with 90.6% pass rate

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said the notion that 30% constituted a pass mark was political sloganism

A record 98.31% of Grade 12 learners passed the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board

IEB records 98.31% pass rate in 2025 matric exams

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

Nelson Mandela University’s Professor Azwinndini Muronga. (Heather Dugmore)

What Vhembe’s success teaches us about quality education in South Africa

In 2020, Nelson Mandela University physics professor, Azwinndini Muronga, wrote in the Mail & Guardian about Vhembe’s remarkable performance in the 2019 national senior certificate results. Five years later, he examines what this means for South African education

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube. (X)

DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%

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

Somerset College IEB Matric Results 2024

Yet another 100% Bachelor’s pass rate for Somerset College

An open mindset towards continuous learning is essential says Ke Yu, Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg.

SA’s youth and the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Adaptability is an essential strategy for success in a tech-driven world

Learn how to budget as soon as possible says financial coach Grace Do Carmo, and this will help you to avoid debt and financial stress.

Navigate your financial independence

Financial literacy can make a world of difference for school leavers

The dedicated team of locally based educationists that includes academic and civic talent, and which has made a definite difference in the results of Makhanda learners.

Makhanda’s education renaissance

Rhodes University and civic organisations partnered up – and radically boosted results

It is rewarding for the brain when we do what we love, says organisational psychologist Ingra du Buisson-Narsai.

A neuroscientific approach to thriving into adulthood

The key lies in aligning one’s pursuits with positive personal goals

Dr Mmaki Jantjies, Group Executive of Innovation at Telkom and Adjunct Associate Professor at UWC.

Future-proof your career: Advice for school leavers

Learn how technology impacts your sector, and how you can use it to advance your career

A ‘seismic shift’ in mindset is required by educators so that the curriculum can be repurposed and student learning journeys transformed to meet the needs of the 21st century, says Professor Kat Yassim.

Diversifying education pathways for ‘life’ success in adulthood

New solutions are necessary for a sustainable future

Primestars Top Achievers: Championing the path to success for matric students

the eduCate programme demonstrates a minimum average of 15% improvement in participating learners’ results

Crawford International Pretoria celebrating unforgettable moments with the Class of 2023.

Resilience and innovation shine

Crawford International celebrates exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2023

Lisa Verwey recieved an Outstanding Achievement Award for ranking within the top 5% in six or more subjects and achieving an A symbol in Life Orientation.

Somerset College IEB Matric Results 2023

Once again, the doors of university are open to all of the 2023 matrics