MPUMALANGA – Mpumalanga has raised the bar, which the 2025 matric class should aim to perform above. The 2024 matriculants achieved an 84% pass rate, which surpasses the 83% target that was set. This pass rate represents a 7.99% improvement from the previous year’s 77%. Speaking to Highveld Chronicle on Friday morning, Education MEC Cathy…
SENOTLELO – The Premier of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, Mandla Ndlovu, visited Mokebe Secondary School in Senotlelo, Ward 20, on January 24. The school, located in the eMthambonthini Circuit of the Dr JS Moroka Municipality, was recognised as the best-performing school in the circuit. The visit was prompted by the school’s consistent excellent Grade 12…
PHOLA – Jubilation, ululation, song, and dance filled the air as top-achieving 2024 matriculants in the Nkangala district were honoured for their hard work. The celebration took place at Makause Technical School on January 23, 2025. Guests at the event included the executive mayor of Nkangala District, Thomas Ngwenya, the executive mayor of Emalahleni, Vusi…
MEC Dlamini condemns prioritisation of white learners, calls for equal treatment -‘all learners must be treated the same.’ MIDDELBURG – Scores of black parents are determined to secure placement for their children at Middelburg Hoërskool (MHS) in the Steve Tshwete municipality. The parents, who possess placement letters from the Department of Education, have faced significant…
MIDDELBURG – Elated Mpumalanga top learner, Gugu Libambo, told learners at Mphanama Comprehensive School that her hard work, determination, and perseverance paid off in grand style. Gugu drove home in a brand new Toyota Vitz as a reward for her excellent academic performance in the 2024 matric class. Keys to her vehicle were officially handed…
MPUMALANGA – The Mpumalanga 2024 matric class has performed above the set target. With the 83% target set, the 2024 matriculants registered an overall pass rate of 84.99%, marking a 1.99% increase from the 79.99% achieved in 2023. Overjoyed Education MEC Cathy Dlamini couldn’t contain her excitement. “It is encouraging that the 2024 Grade 12…
MIDDELBURG – The MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Nompumelelo Hlophe, expressed her satisfaction with the state of readiness at Ekwazini Secondary School in Mhluzi, Middelburg. The MEC visited the school on Wednesday morning to assess its preparedness for the 2025 academic year. Hlophe told Highveld Chronicle on the sidelines of the…
Gugu Libambo shines as Mpumalanga’s top learner, makes national top 10 list MIDDELBURG – Gugu Libambo from Mphanama Secondary School in the Steve Tshwete municipality has been named the overall best learner in Mpumalanga province for the matric class of 2024, surpassing the 64,000 learners who wrote their final exam. The Mpumalanga Education MEC, Cathy…
Concerns grow over independent schools employing unqualified teachers despite high fees SOUTH AFRICA – Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is advocating for greater transparency in South Africa’s schools. On January 6, 2025, Makaneta called on institutions to disclose the qualifications of their teaching staff to parents. He said this move aims to empower parents with the…
DELMAS — With the release of the matric results for the Class of 2024, Delmas Technical SD College (Deltech) has opened enrolment for 2025, offering practical and career-oriented education for students not pursuing university studies. By focusing on technical and vocational training, Deltech aims to address educational gaps and empower young South Africans to succeed…
