Ramaphosa to matrics: 'You have overcome difficulties that would test resolve of hardened adults'
President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Matric class of 2020 the best, stating that they have “overcome difficulties that would test the resolve of even the most experienced and hardened adults”.
Ramaphosa made the comments in his weekly Monday newsletter to the nation.
This year’s exams have been marred by disruptions due to an extended lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The lockdown saw most students across the country miss out on learning for at least four months in an effort to slow down the spread of Covid-19.
Despite these challenges, more than 1 million learners are expected to write their final examinations to qualify for their national senior certificate.
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The Grade 12s will write their first paper on Thursday, 5 November.
“At your tender age, there are so many demands upon you. There are the pressures of rigorous study, the pressure to excel and to achieve the results you need to study further. And yet you have come this far.
“When you enter the exam room in the days ahead, you will be carrying not just your own hopes for success and those of your families. You will also carry the hopes of us, the South African people.
“We are immensely proud of you and wish you the very best of luck.”
The Class of 2020 will write their final paper on 15 December.
From The Desk of the President - Monday, 2 November 2020 - https://t.co/uJM8k4TM56 In three days’ time the matric class of 2020 will sit for the National Senior Certificate examinations. pic.twitter.com/icRc5YCUjk
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) November 2, 2020
