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‘Learners are ready’: Gwarube declares Class of 2026 ready for matric exams
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for a broader assessment of provincial education performance, warning that an excessive focus on matric pass rates has encouraged practices that undermine learner progression and the development of critical skills.
South Africa
South Africa is preparing for its largest full-time matric examination cohort to date, with 815,051 candidates registered for the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced.
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- October 11, 2026
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