education
THE Department of Basic Education announced the official matric pass rate of 82.9% for 2023, marking a historic high in National Senior Certificate achievements. However, considering all the metrics, such as dropout rates, the "real" pass rate slumps to 55.3%.
In light of these figures, Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at IDEA, emphasised the importance of recognising the multifaceted challenges faced by the current student cohort.
"The worsening academic
