22 Jan

Mmusi Maimane | SA’s bad education system: You do the Maths

Mmusi Maimane

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Minister Angie Motshekga and her loyal bureaucrats have been patting themselves on the back and performing a celebratory ritual in an attempt to convince us that everything is improving in the public education system. Photo: Rosetta msimango

VOICES

Hearing the announcement of the matric results for the class of 2022 by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Thursday evening, I felt conflicting joy and frustration.

As a parent and as a South African, it is always amazing to witness personal success. Encouraging stories of pupils from all walks of South African life who have overcome personal challenges to realise their peak potential truly sparks joy.

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