Displaying items by tag: grade 12 learners
Minister offers to sponsor Grade 12 learner
Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has challenged Grade 12 learners at Thusa Setjhaba Secondary School to obtain a minimum of four distinctions to qualify for her sponsorship to study at a university.
Matric pass rate improves to 75.1%
The 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) overall pass rate is 75.1%, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced on Thursday evening.
Matrics need support during release of results
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has urged parents to monitor their children’s behaviour and give them the necessary support when the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results are released in the New Year.
Umalusi Council retains language compensation for matric learners
The Umalusi Council has made a determination to retain language compensation at 3% for learners who study through the medium of English as a second language in Grade 12 from 2016 until 2022.
Department discourages "pens down" parties
The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has warned learners against holding what is known as “pens down” parties around this time of year.
Gauteng recruits over 3000 doctors, nurses
The Gauteng Department of Health has between January and August 2016 recruited 3 256 medical doctors and nurses in an effort to capacitate employees at public health facilities.
High expectations for Class of 2016
The Gauteng Department of Education says it has done everything possible to provide the best possible chance for each learner to do well in the National Senior Certificate exams.