By Akani Nkuna
Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has urged the matric Class of 2025 learners in the Sekhukhune district to rise above challenges as they prepare for their final examinations, saying that making it to this stage of their academic journey is a testament to strength and perseverance.
“Some of you may have faced challenges, financial struggles, and long distances to school, overcrowded classrooms, or personal difficulties at home. Yet here you are, standing tall, preparing for the final lap of your schooling journey,” she said.
Accompanied by Limpopo government officials, including the Education MEC, teachers, principals and community leaders, Ramathuba joined a Solidarity Walk with 1,000 learners in Ga-Nkwana to launch the official matric exam countdown campaign and boost student morale.
She said the walk served as both a symbol of unity and a declaration of collective effort by parents, government, teachers, and learners to ensure that disciplined action leads to a successful examination period.
She encouraged learners to view their upcoming exams as a defining moment that would shape the trajectory of their lives beyond high school, opening the door to exciting opportunities and rewarding careers.
Emphasising the importance of personal responsibility, the Premier reminded learners that while government has invested in providing the necessary resources for teaching and learning, it is ultimately up to them to seize the opportunity, apply themselves, and conquer the final stretch of their school journey.
She also appealed for academic honesty, saying: “Success earned through dishonesty is not true success.”
“Take care of yourselves. Study hard, but do not neglect your health. Rest well, eat well, and manage your time wisely. A healthy body and a calm mind will carry you to the finish line,” Ramathuba added.
The Premier urged the Class of 2025 to build on the achievements of the Class of 2024, which attained an 85.1% pass rate, encouraging them to surpass that milestone and position Limpopo among the top five provinces nationally for school performance.
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