Hard work, determination and discipline were the pillars of success that brought smiles to thousands of Eastern Cape matriculants who smiled, cheered and even cried when they saw their results on Friday. There were mixed emotions at schools across the metro from the group who helped the province become one of the most improved with a 77.
A new hostel built at a school for intellectually Impaired pupils in Mthatha will bring much-needed support and stability to the children and their families.
In an attempt to help pupils to read with understanding, the provincial department of education launched the Eastern Cape reading strategy at the East London ICC on Tuesday. The campaign, announced at an event led by deputy minister Dr Makgabo Reginah Mhaule and MEC Fundile Gade, was initiated in response to a call by President Cyril Ramaphosa for all pupils in grade 4 and aged 10 to be taught to read with meaning.