Historic 87.3% matric pass rate for 2024 as Western Cape celebrates record growth

The Department of Basic Education has released the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results for 2024, announcing an historic pass rate of 87.3%. Over 615,000 learners passed their matric exams — the highest number ever recorded in South Africa's history. The Western Cape ranked fifth among provinces with an 86.6% pass rate, marking a 5.1 percentage point increase from last year. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Kerry Mauchline, spokesperson for Western Cape […]