African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng spokesperson Jackson Mthembu, last Wednesday announced that they are expecting high pass rate from the 2013 matric class.
Mthembu was speaking during a matric well-wishing and teacher assessment event at Luthuli House.
“This assessment is the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication by the pupils, educators and administrators alike and we wish them all possible success during this important time.”
“ANC sends its well wishes to the matric class of 2013 as they start their final examinations.”
Mthembu said it was hoped that the class of 2013 could outdo and even surpass the achievements of their predecessors who over the last five years had shown a steady and consistent increase in the matric pass rate.
“We call upon families and communities to unreservedly support our matriculants by providing a conducive environment for them to study and thrive in their quest for academic excellence during this time.
“This support must further extend to the period following the announcement of the results, failure to attain desired success should never result in any young person being left behind, dejected or feeling hopeless, we must stand together as one.”
Mthembu said the gains made in education were commendable as to date, more than 80 percent of public schools were no-fee schools, ensuring that steadily and surely the vision of free education was being realised.
