“In some instances principals did demonstrate weak leadership and management skills…these were not the only contributing factors [to the 0% matric pass rate].
“The department has since embarked on a process of rolling out an overall performance improvement strategy. Should these targeted interventions fail to bear fruit the department will consider dismissals‚” their response read.
DA education spokesperson Rishigen Viranna welcomed the announcement‚ saying the move was in response to pressure from the opposition party.
“The move comes after months of pressure by the DA for action to be taken. During the past two academic years‚ 19 schools in the province recorded a 0% matric pass rate‚” he said.
“The DA sincerely hopes that it is not merely an empty threat. We can only assume that the MEC has finally realised the severe effect that poor leadership has on our schools and the long-term impact that this has on teaching and learning‚” Viranna added.