Ramaphosa Applauds 2019 Matric Results, Says SA Education On An ‘Upward Trajectory’

Riyaz Patel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the 81,3% 2019 matric pass rate, saying its a “clear signal that government’s substantial investment in education, in pupil and teacher support and in educational infrastructure is yielding results.”

The results, described as a “triumph” by the President, are the highest since the advent of democracy in 1994, and the first time the combined matric pass rate has breached the 80% threshold.

“South Africans can be proud that education, like most aspects of our nation’s development, is on an upward trajectory which should inspire all of us to work together to accelerate and maintain excellence,” Ramaphosa said.

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced Tuesday evening, that 787 717 candidates sat for the 2019 National Senior Certificate Examinations countrywide.

The 2019 pass rate represents a 3,1% improvement from 2018 when the national pass rate stood at 78,2%.

The Eastern Cape recorded the