Twitter: 'Panyaza Lesufi needed at national level' after impressive matric results in Gauteng
Gauteng has the highest matric pass rate in the country, and people on social media believe the province’s education MEC Panyaza Lesufi had plenty to do with it.
Lesufi’s hands-on approach in his role as education MEC has seen him win the hearts of many.
He is known for confronting even the most controversial issues head-on.
Lesufi often engages people on social media directly about the need for transformation in schools, improving safety on school premises and curbing drug abuse by scholars.
He has a reputation for regularly visiting problem schools, as well as schools that perform beyond expectations.
Many people attribute Gauteng’s matric results to Lesufi’s leadership style.
The province secured an 87.9% pass rate, higher than the national average of 78.2%.
The news was received with excitement on social media, with some people even suggesting that Lesufi be given the opportunity to work his magic at national level.
Panyaza Lesufi for Minister of Education after 2019 elections. His commitment and efforts speaks louder than his voice#MatricResults2018 #MatricResults
— Rodney Mugaza 🇿🇦 (@Tsonga_Rodney) January 3, 2019
Congrats to my Province Gauteng and MEC @Lesufi for being the best performing Province for 2018👏👏👏👏👏💃💃💃💃🔥🔥🔥💙
— I Saw👀 You And I (@julius_thamana) January 3, 2019
💙💙💙#MatricResults
Mec @Lesufi should be deployed at national government. Even if @MYANC could loose the next elections. #classof2018 . #MatricResults2018 #MatricResults @eNCA
— Jacky Lebotse (@Jacky_52264) January 3, 2019
| GP = 87.9%
— #RedefiningSuccess (@mduduzzee_dube) January 3, 2019
Well done @Lesufi 👏👏👏
We need your #Passion @ National level now💯#MatricResults2018#MatricResults#Gauteng#GP pic.twitter.com/k5yIuk2qje
Congratulations to Gauteng MEC @Lesufi... your work wasn’t in vain🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #MatricResults2018 #MatricResults
— Mandz (@MandyMthimkhulu) January 3, 2019
Panyaza Lesufi must be the next incoming Minister of Basic Education.He did a very good job in Gauteng.#MatricResults2018 #MatricResults
— 👑Ahh Zotsho,Ngutyana,Silango,Siwisa👑👑 (@Zukisa_Zuu) January 3, 2019
Job well done to @Lesufi, @EducationGP & most importantly teachers at different schools across Gauteng for their hard work! 87.9%🎓 #MatricResults
— James Maiketso (@maiketsoji) January 3, 2019
@Lesufi your work is bearing fruits 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 #MatricResults #Matric2018
— Afrika First (@ramoroaswi) January 3, 2019