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A matric has become a minimum requirement for a multitude of jobs.

Close the education gap by helping employees get their matric

In a changing work environment and poor economic climate, the minimum requirement is a national senior certificate or similar

Across the country, young people tell us daily about the barriers they face when looking for work.

Young people must help design a youth employment plan

A six-point plan will help to drive the president’s youth employment intervention but it is essential that the experiences of young people are prioritised in its design and…

Unthinkable occurrence: Angie Motshekga, the minister of basic education, comments on the encouraging results of 2018’s matrics. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Education shows improvements

Poor schools are getting better results and the top 10 districts hail from just two provinces

EFF leader Julius Malema. (David Harrison/M&G)

Class of 2017 achieves a 75.1% pass rate

Of the number of pupils who passed, 153 610 achieved bachelor, 161 333 diploma and 86 265 higher certificates passes

Wise counsel: Matric pupils

Single matric exam a step closer

The department believes it will promote equality but others say it’d be wiser to improve public schooling

The matric class of 2022 achieved a pass rate of 80.1%,. Photo: Supplied

‘A matric pass means nothing’

Disillusioned school-leavers believe that the only way to get ahead in life is to get a university degree.

Umalusi defends matric certificate security

Despite the circulation of forged matric certificates, the education standards council insists its security and quality measures are up to scratch.