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CLARION CALL FROM THE PRESIDENT – YOUTH MOVEMENT

Hlakaniphile Magadlela — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:13:46 +0000

We stand with the people of South Africa whose children are, once again, denied space in public schools. This crisis is not new. It happens every year, yet government continues to arrive without a plan, without urgency, and without accountability.

This failure sits squarely with the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, and the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi. Their administrations have turned school admissions into an annual spectacle of confusion, queues, and exclusion, while issuing press statements instead of delivering classrooms.

The Department of Basic Education governs through excuses.We further condemn the situation in Gauteng, particularly Ekurhuleni, where learners are expected to return to schools without electricity. We call on EMPD and all responsible authorities to immediately restore electricity to public schools. No learner should be forced into a school that cannot even keep the lights on.

The crisis is worsened by deep systemic challenges: poor infrastructure planning, neglected township and rural schools, chronic underinvestment in classrooms, and an admissions system that consistently fails working-class families.

We state without hesitation that the ANC–DA governance arrangement has directly contributed to this crisis. While they posture as partners of stability, their combined governance has produced policy paralysis, administrative confusion, and a lack of accountability. Children are paying the price for political convenience and elite consensus.

We condemn this situation in the strongest possible terms. We reject the normalisation of failure, the recycling of excuses, and the continued punishment of poor and working-class children for government incompetence. This is a violation of rights and a betrayal of the future.

President – AFRIKA Mayibuye Youth Movement Keamogetswe Masike

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Didn’t Pass Matric? The DBE’s Free Second Chance Programme Offers Learners a Fresh Start

Hlakaniphile Magadlela — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:09:09 +0000

Learners who didn’t pass matric or want to improve their results are being encouraged to take advantage of the Department of Basic Education’s Second Chance Programme.

The initiative is completely free and is designed to support candidates who are determined to give their matric another try. It offers academic support, learning materials, and guidance to help learners strengthen their performance and move closer to their goals.

To access: https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/dbe-reminds-matric-candidates-second-chance-programme-free

The programme aims to remind young people that one setback does not define their future, and that there are opportunities available to help them succeed academically and open doors to further education or employment.

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NSC Matric Results Announcement 2025 | Official Release

MDNtv — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:55:47 +0000

The official NSC Matric Results Announcement for 2025 has been delivered by the Department of Basic Education, outlining national performance, pass rates, and key trends from the latest examination cycle.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube presents the results, highlighting areas of improvement, challenges faced by learners, and the overall outlook for South Africa’s education system. The announcement also reflects on the role of teachers, parents, and education stakeholders in supporting matriculants through the academic year.

This is a critical moment for thousands of learners across the country as they prepare for the next phase of their academic and professional journeys.

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Awkward Moments: Nomagugu Gumede, Programme Director lost in pronunciations at #MatricResults2023

MDNtv — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 11:13:28 +0000

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Meet Melissa Muller: The Brightest Mind in South Africa #matricresults2023

MDNtv — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:00:07 +0000

Melissa Muller of Rhenish in the Western Cape was named as the Number 1 learner in South Africa #matric

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DA Shadow Minister Baxolile Nodada disputes matric pass rate #matricresults2023

MDNtv — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:59:23 +0000

DA disputes matric pass rate, saying the “real” matric pass rate is only 55.3% #southafrica

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