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Will the 2018 matrics of the Eastern Cape manage a better pass rate than their predecessors over the past few years? The Rep reporter Abongile Solundwana took to the streets of Komani to find out.
Zet Mlilwane from Ezibeleni
I think this year’s matric results will show an improvement because I have been noticing the dedication that my son has placed in his studies, along with the effort put in by the school through camps and extra classes to support the pupils. I would like to say good luck to Siya, my son.
Reuben van Schalkwyk from Army Base
The performance of the 2018 matrics will depend on if there are any disruptions in the attendance of the pupils. It will also depend on if the educators and the pupils had put in extra effort to prepare for the grade 12 final exams.
Mncedisi Chila from Cacadu
I have hope that we will be up a notch because the pupils in my area have been working hard in preparing for the finals this year.
Apelele Finiza from Westbourne
I believe our province will remain in the last position, possibly with a slight improvement, because there is still a shortage of teachers and teachers who are forced to teach subjects in which they are incompetent.
Sibonisile Ntlabezo from Mlungisi
I think this year’s matrics will progress well because they have been given more encouragement and support compared to 2017’s matrics.
However, due to the Eastern Cape’s backlog of a lack of resources and the low standards in rural areas compared to other provinces, we will still remain in the last position.