The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) class of 2021 has achieved a 98.3% pass rate in the matric examination. Results were released at midnight last night. This is slightly higher than the 2020’s pass rate of 98.06%. All candidates who passed, achieved a pass that is good enough to enter the tertiary study at one of the three levels. The class of 2021 experienced disruptive changes of an unprecedented nature over a period of two critical years in their academic careers. Prabashini Moodley reports...

<p>The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) class of 2021 has achieved a 98.3% pass rate in the matric examination. Results were released at midnight last night. This is slightly higher than the 2020&rsquo;s pass rate of 98.06%. All candidates who passed, achieved a pass that is good enough to enter the tertiary study at one of the three levels. The class of 2021 experienced disruptive changes of an unprecedented nature over a period of two critical years in their academic careers. Prabashini Moodley reports...</p>

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