Speaking after the announcement of the results by the Department of Basic Education, Gungubele said it was exciting to see more young people from previously disadvantaged areas coming out tops in their studies.
He advised the youngsters to continue taking education seriously and encouraged them to triple their efforts going forward for the standard of education at institutions of higher learning was indeed ‘higher and tougher’.
The first citizen also had a word of advice for those who did not pass their matric. “There is a thin line between losing and winning. Losing breeds winners. The main recipe to success is through failures and hardships. What you need to do now is take the baton, aim high and do proper planning. Change your attitude and take off for the skies.”
The executive mayor thanked teachers, parents and other stakeholders in the education fraternity and society in general for their contribution in ensuring success for the class of 2014. “The education of our children can only be a success if all of us realize that it is not about the children themselves but the community and the future of South Africa.”
