SA prisoners acheive 86.3% in matric exams, top candidate from KZN
A prisoner rights activist has congratulated inmates who wrote the 2020 NSC exams.
They achieved a pass rate of 86.3% - an increase of 3.7 percentage points from the previous year.
Justice and Correctional Services says the top learner was from KZN with an average mark of 80.6%.
SAPOHR's Golden Miles Bhudu says this is a significant achievement. Those seeking employment after their release still face challenges.
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"We are calling on the Justice and Correctional Services department, now that they are merged. They must both work very hard together to revisit this issue of previous criminal records."
"Because nevermind what you have achieved, you are going to be held as an economic hostage for the rest of your life because of your previous criminal record."
