The Eastern Cape education department has committed itself to increasing its efforts to get a five percentage point increase in the matric pass rate in 2024. Eight out of 12 districts performed above 80% in 2023.
Four Grade 10 pupils allegedly responsible for a ritual initiating hostel boarders by burning them with objects such as irons have been reported to the police and are facing disciplinary action at the school.
Early on Monday, Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk was busy sorting out a visa for his trip to Germany to represent the metro as part of a delegation from the province that included premier Oscar Mabuyane.
As almost 100,000 Eastern Cape matric pupils sat for the start of their final exams on Monday, the SA Democratic Teachers Union has called on the provincial department of education to ensure examinations ran smoothly.