Congratulations to the Class of 2024
In a statement released by the government, they congratulate the matriculants after receiving their final results and express their pride for the progress that has been made in education.
Matriculants received a well-deserved congratulations from the government in a statement released on January 14.
Nomonde Mnukwa, acting government spokesperson stated: “The government proudly congratulates the matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate examinations.”
She explained the pass rate in 2024 was 87.3% with an ‘impressive improvement’ of 4.4% on the pass rate of 82.9% from 2023.
“The Class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers. The 2024 results mark a significant milestone in the history of South Africa’s education system, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of democracy.”
She continued that in 1994, learners faced difficulty with limited access to resources, infrastructure and an appropriate education curriculum.
“Today learners benefit from an inclusive education system with better resources as well as warm meals and no school fees and a world-renown curriculum.”
Mnukwa added the learners faced many trials including Covid-19 which caused many challenges, but through perseverance, the learners overcame these adversities.
“The government has worked hard to create an enabling learning environment which includes, among others, the eradication of mud schools, pit latrine toilets and provision of good quality classrooms. The Department of Basic Education has set a deadline of March 31 to eradicate all remaining identified pit latrine toilets in schools across the country.
“Significant progress has been made in building new schools, refurbishing existing ones, and ensuring that learners have access to a safe and dignified learning environment. In addressing the challenges relating to the safety and security of both the learners and the teachers, the government is working on plans to combat and reduce crime in the country,” stated Mnukwa.
“As the country celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2024, let us also honour the legacy of transformation in the education sector over the past 30 years. Access to education has expanded significantly, and the pass rate for Matric examinations has steadily improved, reflecting the progress made in teaching, learning and resource allocation. The class of 2024 is encouraged to carry forward the values of resilience, dedication and excellence as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. To the Class of 2024, we say Halala!” she concluded.
