A total of 56 330 full time matric learners are expected to sign the pledge of good conduct at schools throughout the province on Friday. The MEC for education, Bonakele Majuba, is expected to witness the signing of pledge at Kiriyatswane Secondary School in Embalenhle.

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Majuba will use the occasion to extend his appreciation for the courage and hard work that the class of 2020 has displayed during the trying times of the Covid-19 outbreak and the lockdown period. He will further encourage the grade 12 learners to stay focused, use the remaining days productively towards the preparation for the examinations and extend his best wishes to the class of 2020.

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“The year 2020 has been the most difficult year in the education calendar. The fact that we made it this far is really encouraging and we should no longer look back, but soldier on with greater determination to pull through with great results. There was a time when all indications were suggesting that the 2020 academic year could be cancelled but through the resilience of teachers, learners and stakeholders in education, we made it to this point. Now is the time to make a final commitment and we are really pleased to see the resilience and hard work coming to fruition against all odds. We wish the class of 2020 well and the best with their examination,” said Majuba.