The matric results countdown has officially begun! For some, this is a time when stress levels are high and anxiety is a palpable reality. Many universities will release application outcomes for first-time students only after the National Senior Certificate results are made public. This is the first time in many years that universities will release […]
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On Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the long-awaited matric results will be released. It’s a tense time for the 2025 students and their parents. Whether there’s worry about passing or failing, anxiety over earning a bachelor’s pass, or doubts that they have aced the marks to qualify for a certain study programme or tertiary institution, pressures […]
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Joe Slovo Secondary School in Khayelitsha is celebrating a stunning turnaround after achieving a 99.3% matric pass rate for 2024, a dramatic leap from 37% in 2021. The announcement has been met with joy and pride from the school’s principal, teachers, and students, as scenes of celebration unfolded on Tuesday, 14 January. TikTok user @CapeTown_Bru […]
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The highly anticipated matric results are finally out and while the rest of the country makes sense and critically analyses things, KZN (Kwa-Zulu Natal) boasts of coming out on top as the province with the highest number of distinctions. The national release of matric results is an important time in the country, it signifies a […]
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Singer and songwriter, Naledi Aphiwe Mnyongwane is beaming with happiness after passing her exams with a Bachelor’s Pass. Naledi known for hits like Unyangijabulisa, Ngiyabonga and Ubaba Ulala Nami among others was juggling her Grade 12 with her growing music career. The songbird was studying her matric at Khethokuhle Secondary School in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. Recently […]
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The wait for matric results can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—not just for students but for parents too. As a parent, you might find yourself juggling your child’s excitement, nervousness, and even moments of self-doubt. It’s a delicate time, and your support can make a world of difference. There are simple ways to ease the […]
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South Africa’s Information Regulator has ordered the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to stop publishing matric results in newspapers, marking the end of a long-standing tradition. The decision, announced on November 4, 2024, comes after the regulator determined that publishing results without explicit consent violates the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). According to spokesperson […]
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Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has revealed that the matric results will be published in the newspapers as was done historically, and it appears that the public is divided on how to take this information. For many South Africans, the month of December is one of letting loose and winding down, however for Grade […]
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Yesterday, the Minister of Education Angie Motshekga congratulated all matric students on their overall achievement while mentioning some of the class of 2023 matric students who had done exceptionally well, making not just their family names and schools proud, but also flying the South African flag high. Matric students have worked tirelessly and extremely hard […]
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