MEC Ramakhanya inspires matriculants to reach for excellence in the final term
Limpopo
MEC for Education in Limpopo, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, said she is confident that the matric class of 2024 will achieve an impressive 80% pass mark in the current academic year.
Lerule-Ramakhanya said during the school’s reopening day on Tuesday 1 October 2024 when she officially kicked-off the last term of the 2024 academic year.
The MEC expressed her confidence and insisted that over 120 000 candidates who will be sitting to write the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams will achieve the 80% pass rate.
Lerule-Ramakhanya said her optimism is backed by the numbers. This year, Limpopo has a total of 124, 630 candidates enrolled for the Grade 12 NSC, comprising 94, 214 full-time and 30, 416 repeat part-time candidates. Notably, the total number of full-time candidates decreased by 210 compared to the previous year.
The upcoming examinations will take place in 1, 662 centres, with 1, 287 full-time and 375 repeat part-time centres. The MEC emphasized to learners the importance of making the most of the remaining days, wishing them luck and urging everyone to use their time wisely.
“We hereby make use of this first day of school reopening in our province to welcome all our learner into the last term of our academic calendar, we further wish them luck and urge all and sundry to make use of the remaining days wisely,” said Lerule-Ramakhanya.
Earlier last month, the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, joined the 2024 Matric Countdown solidarity walk together with the MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya and other dignitaries.
The event featured a fun walk that started at SJ Van Der Merwe Technical School to the Lebowakgomo Civic Center.
Ramathuba encouraged all stakeholders to fully concentrate on supporting the class of 2024 during these testing times, stating that every available resource, every bit of energy, must be directed towards ensuring their success.
“As a government, we are committed to putting our full weight behind this initiative. This includes providing additional support to schools and creating an environment conducive to learning. Our teachers have been on the frontlines of this journey. They have guided our learners through the ups and downs of the academic year, and now, as we approach the final stretch, their role becomes even more critical. Their expertise, encouragement, and dedication will help our learners reach the finish line,” she said.
The premier has encouraged parents to create an environment at home that fosters learning, adding that they should encourage their children to stick to their study programmes and participate in study groups, which have been proven to enhance understanding and retention.
“Study groups are particularly useful in allowing learners to collaborate, share ideas, and help one another,” she said.
Ramathuba concluded by conveying best wishes to the matric class of 2024, stating that she believes that they are capable of achieving great things.
“The province of Limpopo believes in your potential; we wish you nothing but success. The future of our province, and indeed our nation, rests in your hands. We believe in you and we are confident that you will rise to the challenge. Go out there and make us proud,” she said.
