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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.
Alexander Maverick Racca Malunes, an eight-year-old Filipino, won the Poster of the Year Award at the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum on March 8, 2026. His artwork 'Welcome to the Lunar City! The Concept of Rocket Capsule House' became the first by a Filipino child artist to claim this honor. The competition, themed 'Lunar City,' drew 5,431 entries from 15 countries.
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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.
Doctor Ninis Beatriz Yance Restrepo, director of the Medicine Program at UNINAVARRA, received her third postgraduate degree today as a master's in Epidemiology from Universidad Surcolombiana. Her family expressed pride in her dedication and effort. This achievement highlights her commitment to knowledge in the health field.
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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.