local schools commended their learners on their achievements.
Ntombikayise Letlepo, Jani de Beer and Lebohang Pita
Jumping for joy are Hulwazi Secondary School matriculants from the Class of 2024.
Dubbed the Covid-babies, the Class of 2024 started their high school career under a cloud of uncertainty, with many relying on remote studies and tutoring.
Isolated, many battled through the emotions, feeling that their formative teenage years were stunted.
These setbacks did, however, not cast a shadow over their grit and determination.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Spog leerlinge pronk met onderskeidings. Jordan-Lee Els het ses onderskeidings ingepalm, kort op Ruan Nelson se sewe.
Announcing the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results on January 13, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube applauded the matriculants saying that the 2024 pass rate of 87.3% is the highest in the country’s history.
This is an increase from 2023’s 82.9%.
“It is a moment of great pride and celebration for all of us,” she said.
Benoni High School: Yes, these ladies made it. Botlhale Sepeng, Rorisang Matsetela and Unathi Tshabalala
Following closely behind the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng took third place with a pass rate of 88.4%, which is an increase of 3%.
Closer to home, local schools commended their learners on their achievements.
The Benoni City Times met the class of 2024 as they flooded through the gates to collect their results, yesterday (January 14).
Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool: Thrilled about their results are Pheletso Sebeka and Keabetswe Riba.
Hulwazi Secondary School principal Happy Jele proudly stands with some of the matriculants from the Class of 2024.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Cheers! Juandré Jansen van Vuuren and Zunell Eloff.
Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool principal, Marietjie Smith, proudly stands with some learners from the Class of 2024, Pheletso Sebeka, Keabetswe Riba and Tristen Boshoff,
Benoni High School: Brothers in arms celebrate their matric results.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Trotse ouers, Michael and Raylene Erasmus pronk met Michaela.
Ephes Mamkeli: Victor Choenyana and Reikanne Mohlosane ready to step out into the world.
Snehlanhla Shabanga was among the few learners who collected their results early in the morning at Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool.
Ephes Mamkeli: Relieved after their sacrifices paid off are Siyavula Nkalitshana, Lindokuhle Sithole and Blessing Chimaliro.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Dans met vreugde is hrizaan Chambers en Mariaska du Randt.
Benoni High School: Learners Lithabo Motsweni, Kaelo Mokhachane, Kelebogile Mabiletsa and Casiana Frade celebrate their success.
Ephes Mamkeli: Mercy Chilamiro all smiles after collecting her results.
Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool learner Tristen Boshoff said the wait was nerve-wracking but he's happy that he finally received his matric results.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Lui die klok, skool is klaar vir Charné Barnard en Monja Voster.
Benoni High School: Dressed for success is Onke Mekuto.
Ephes Mamkeli: Ntokozo Kabanyane and Relebogile Ramathetsè's hard work and dedication paid off.
Ephes Mamkeli: Tokelo Tshwaana was happy after passing his matric.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Laat die goeie tye begin. Vriende Ewald Peens en Leandri Jonker het hul uitslae met oorgawe gevier.
Ephes Mamkeli: Ricardo Leshabane, Kgotofatso Matlala and Phetolo Mokoena.
Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool: Nkagele Magampa’s dad, Emmanuel, was emotional when he saw his son’s results, which he said were a reflection of his son’s effort.
Hoërskool Brandwag: Met sewe onderskeidings het Annika Terblanche rede om te glimlag.
Ephes Mamkeli: Amanda Mntambo is all smiles after she passed her matric.
Ephes Mamkeli: Ntokozo Kabanyane, Amanda Mntambo and Relebogile Ramathetsè.
