Lesufi Proud Of Gauteng Matrics 2024 Performance

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says he is extremely proud of the provinces matric class of 2024 despite being the third best performing province in the country . Gauteng obtained an 88.4 matric pass rate.

The Free State came in number one at 91 pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal which got 89.5.

Lesufi says he will ensure that more money is allocated to the Department of Education in the new financial year.

"MEC Chiloane, I am saying all these things to say to you that if we are number 3 in the country with all the changes we have introduced and we are still amongst the best, then we must celebrate you and the team. We are adjusting and the adjustment will continue. So, come budget time, we give you first and others will share the remainder because education is the core to eliminate unemployment, inequality, crime and the challenges that we have in our country."

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