Twitter: 'Panyaza Lesufi needed at national level' after impressive matric results in Gauteng

04 January 2019 - 07:36 By Ntokozo Miya
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Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has been congratulated for his contribution to the province's 87.9% matric pass rate.
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has been congratulated for his contribution to the province's 87.9% matric pass rate.
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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.


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