Support needed for pupils when matric results are released - Parents' Association

Support needed for pupils when matric results are released - Parents' Association

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the 2020 Matric results this morning.

Matric Exams 2020
Steve Bhengu

The previous year’s matric pass rate surpassed the 80% mark for the first time in South Africa. 


KZN Parent Association's Vee Gani says parents must be supportive as learners as navigating through a pandemic brought with it a unique set of challenges. 


"There's also the element of surprise, they will ask themselves; did I do well, did I qualify, did I get enough points. So, I think there is excitement but also there is trepidation.


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 "I think it is natural that they will be worried because they have been in a historical year. Never has education suffered that kind of set back. Parents have to be understanding, especially for the children who didn't do well." 



Students from around the country will have access to their marks tomorrow

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