The Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, addressed the media in Pretoria yesterday, where she called for a broader assessment of provincial education performance, saying the matric pass rate should no longer be the sole measure of the quality of the basic education system. The Minister’s remarks came as the department declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations which commence tomorrow.

GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa, National Department of Basic Education’s Ministerial Spokesperson

<p dir="ltr">The Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, addressed the media in Pretoria yesterday, where she called for a broader assessment of provincial education performance, saying the matric pass rate should no longer be the sole measure of the quality of the basic education system. The Minister&rsquo;s remarks came as the department declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations which commence tomorrow.</p>
<p dir="ltr">GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa, National Department of Basic Education&rsquo;s Ministerial Spokesperson</p>

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