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In one of the most significant changes, Gwarube said the department would begin ranking provincial matric performance using an inclusive basket of quality indicators.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has lambasted the province’s 2025 matric performance, describing its drop from second to third place nationally as unacceptable and calling for urgent intervention.
By Johnathan Paoli
For 2024, two matriculants have been honoured with the National Top Learner Awards by the Basic Education Department. While it has not...
By Amy Musgrave
The Hawks have arrested a 21-year-old suspect man connection with the suspected leak of the 2024 matric results that were allegedly sold...
By Johnathan Paoli
The Free State once again emerged as South Africa's top-performing province in the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, marking the sixth...
By Johnathan Paoli
Limpopo and Mpumalanga welcome the matric triumph of 2024
By Johnathan Paoli
The provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga heartily celebrated their learners during the...
By Akani Nkuna
Political parties have congratulated the Class of 2024 for their remarkable determination which has ensured that they achieved the highest pass rate...
By Akani Nkuna
The Department of Basic Education is being urged to prioritise its core responsibilities, specifically school admissions and teaching, on the first day...
By Johnathan Paoli
The Basic Education Portfolio Committee has called on both the department and the Information Regulator (IR) to prioritise the needs of learners...
