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Matric class of 2025 achieves 88% overall pass rate, highest so far

The class of 2025 has achieved an overall pass rate of 88% for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with KwaZulu-Natal being the top province.

By Kgaugelo GumedeJanuary 12, 2026 at 07:29 pm

South Africa

Matric results: what your pass level means

To help learners navigate their options, TimesLIVE spoke with two education experts from the University of South Africa, Prof Gezani Baloyi and Prof Ailwei Solomon Mawela.

By Innocentia Nkadimeng

South Africa

Top IEB schools in Gauteng celebrate outstanding 2025 matric results

Two Independent Examinations Board schools in Gauteng, Redhill School and Saheti School, have celebrated exceptional results for the class of 2025, with high distinction rates and top individual performances.

By Gugulethu Mashinini

MATRIC RESULTS UPDATES | Basic education minister announces 88% matric pass rate

Regular updates on the release of the matric results.

GNU ministers ‘blow R450m on travel spree’ in 18 months’: ActionSA

Ministers in the government of national unity (GNU) have spent about R450m of taxpayers’ money on travel and accommodation during their first 18 months in office.