Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

In conversation with the Basic Education spokesperson.

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Matric results: Class of 2022 in numbers

The class of 2022 achieved an 80.1% pass rate.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the matriculants did well despite "astronomical challenges".
She gave a list of facts and figures for the 2022 matric exams.
Matric NSC results: Here’s when and how to check yours on News24
The class of 2022 can be proud of their 80.1% pass rate, especially considering they had to work through the Covid-19 pandemic and the worst load shedding in years.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said that for the past 10 years, the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass rate had consistently been going up – from 60% in 2009 to above 70% pass rates in recent years.
23 Jan 2023 8AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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