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South Africa's 2025 matric class achieves record 88% pass rate amid progress and challenges
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced a record national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams, the highest ever, achieved by over 900,000 candidates. KwaZulu-Natal led provinces at 90.6%, while the Eastern Cape dipped to 84.17%. A record 345,000 bachelor's passes were recorded, but experts warn of low mathematics participation, subject declines, and high late-stage dropouts.
Limpopo province has achieved a record-breaking 86.15% pass rate in the 2025 matric exams, surpassing previous years despite ongoing resource constraints. Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya described the results as a symbol of consistent progress, with all districts exceeding 80%. Top performers like Maduvha Munyai and Mutshidzi Ramovha exemplify the hard work behind the success.
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Mapacha wawili wenye umri sawa, Maureen Kemunto Karina na Michelle Mochache Karina, wamepata alama za juu katika mitihani ya KCSE 2025, na Maureen akipata alama 84 na Michelle 83. Wanafunzi hawa kutoka shule tofauti walishirikiana katika masomo yao na kushinda changamoto mbalimbali. Mafanikio yao yanahamasisha wanafunzi wengine nchini Kenya.
Indian boxer Jaismine won the gold medal in the 57kg category at an international event on September 13, 2025, with the news reported on September 14. She defeated her opponent 4-1 in the final bout. This achievement was highlighted in top news summaries for the day.