EP 5: Class of 2021

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Dropout rate has always been a problem in South Africa, and with trial exams almost finished some learners when they see how they have performed, It may discourage them. It was recently recorded that an estimate of 750,000 children may have dropped out in our schools because of the Covid 19 Pandemic. This is very concerning when you start to think about the fact that the 2021 matriculants were last year grade 11 and also their studies were affected by the pandemic. So this show focuses on their preparation for the trial examination and how they think they may have performed. The zero dropout campaign recording is taken from Youtube.

12 Nov 2021 Xhosa South Africa Education · Education

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