The Eastern Cape Matric class of 2024 has achieved 84.98% pass rate, the highest since the dawn of democracy. It's a big improvement from the 81.42% accomplished in the previous year and despite the socio-economic challenges facing the province's rural districts, pupils living in impoverished communities are still outperforming those living in cities. eNCA's Ronald Masinda has the details. Courtesy #DStv403

The Independent Examinations Board matric class of 2024 has achieved an impressive 98.47% pass rate. This marks the highest pass rate in the past five years. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-matric-results-top-achievers-honoured-across-country

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but they can also be a friend of the South African economy if the sector is promoted and garners the necessary investment. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-polishing-south-africas-diamond-industry

When the class of 2024 began their school career in 2013, they had about 1,2 million classmates. However, only about 800,000 made it to the matric to sit for the final exams. #eNCA #DStv403 #questionthinkact FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/2024-matric-results-call-monitor-and-support-prospective-dropouts

The school curriculum must adapt in line with the changing world. Education expert, Professor Chinaza Uleanya says it's the only way they can ensure a quality education. He also says that the government must enhance infrastructure in rural schools. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-2024-matric-results-learning-lessons-class-2024

Matriculant Zahra Naidoo says that your matric year doesn’t start in Grade 12. She says says rather it's a process and a way of life. The former pupil from St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls was speaking as the class of 2024 celebrate their outstanding performance. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/class-2024-ieb-top-achievers-celebrate-results

The class of 2024 defied the odds to record the highest pass rate since the dawn of democracy. They overcame Covid lockdowns, flooding and deadly unrest. Lehlogonolo Chukudu from St Catherine's School in Germiston is one of those matriculants. She not only passed, but did it with seven distinctions. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/class-2024-ieb-top-achievers-celebrate-results.

The IEB matric class of 2024 has achieved a historic milestone, recording their highest-ever pass rate of 87.3%. This is the best performance in the past five years. Willem Cilliers from Midstream College says the best advice he can give is to believe in yourself. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/class-2024-ieb-top-achievers-celebrate-results

The ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says they are leading the Government of National Unity and they will never walk away from it. Speaking to Power to Truth host, JJ Tabane, Mbalula says the ANC initiated the formation of the Government of National Unity. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/shows/power-truth-jj-tabane-fikile-mbalula-13-january-2025

Party SG Fikile Mbalula says the choice of Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha for the ANC's January 8 statement was deliberate. He said it was chosen to take the ANC's 113th anniversary back to the people. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/shows/power-truth-jj-tabane-fikile-mbalula-13-january-2025

Nursing union Denosa has condemned the abduction, rape, and robbery of two nurses in Limpopo. Jacob Molepo, a representative of the union, says security measures at healthcare facilities need to be strengthened urgently. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-two-nurses-abducted-and-raped-ga-chuene-clinic

Watch Power to Truth with Prof JJ Tabane on Mondays to Wednesdays at 8pm on eNCA channel #DStv403. Watch the full show here: https://www.enca.com/shows/power-truth-jj-tabane-fikile-mbalula-13-january-2025

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces the 2024 Matric Results.

The way the curriculum is taught in schools has to be significantly improved. That's according to Sol Plaatje University Dean of Education, Boitumelo Diale. She says Maths and Science needs more attention, particularly in rural areas. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/class-2024-minister-release-overall-results

Criminals are quite literally getting away with murder. That's according to Forensic Investigator, Chad Thomas. He says 5 million cases have been closed without going to court. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/videos/discussion-over-9000-killed-mass-shootings-over-past-five-years

The matric class of 2024 has been congratulated and praised for its perseverence and hard work. This is ahead of the results announcement by Minister Siviwe Gwaruvbe later today. The rest of the matriculates will get their results tomorrow. Basic Education director general Mathanzima Mweli says the class of 2024 endured various challenges. #dstv403

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says it's systems may have been breached. She says the department will investigate the apparent leaking of the 2024 matric results. It follows reports the results were being sold online for R100. The class of 2024 results will be released tonight. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full story: https://www.enca.com/news-top-stories/hawks-dbe-investigate-sale-2024-matric-results-online

The National Consumer Commission is looking into the practice of airlines overbooking flights. It follows a social media post from a person bumped off a FlySafair flight, that sparked outrage. The airline admits to overbooking flights, justifying it as mitigation for no-show passengers. It's welcomed the commission's probe, saying it will give it a chance to clarify the process. #dstv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/business-top-stories/overbooking-lands-flysafair-ncc-crosshairs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country's water crisis is a national emergency. He's promising to address infrastructure issues to improve supply. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina explains what her department is doing to resolve the crisis. #DStv403 Click on the link for the full interview: https://www.enca.com/news/addressing-sas-water-woes-govts-2025-top-agenda

The coming week will see a rescue operation at the Stilfontein mine shaft as Mine Rescue Services and independent contractors attempt to bring illegal miners out. #AllAngles #eNCA #DStv403