Parliament rejected Maimane’s bid to have matric pass mark increased to 50% The motion, introduced by BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane, advocated for a gradual increase in the 30% benchmark, saying the low pass rate has wider implications for learners in the future. The motion was defeated by 190 votes to 87, with the ANC, DA, PA, FF Plus and Al Jama-ah voting to retain the current framework. The EFF,
IFP and MK Party were among parties that supported Bosa’s proposal.