The federation, said Vavi, acknowledged "the remarkable achievements of the 2023 matriculants and urges the class of 2024 to aim even higher".
"We believe in your potential to surpass last year's performance and we hope to see a 100% pass rate.
"However, it is important to highlight the significant obstacles many of you face - especially the 31% in rural areas - under-funded, under-resourced and understaffed schools," said Vavi.
It was "a disgrace that in 2024, pupils in marginalised communities are still deprived of the quality education they deserve".
Denne historien er fra October 22, 2024-utgaven av The Citizen.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra October 22, 2024-utgaven av The Citizen.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Labour minister won't quit
1.3% increase in a year sees other parties' MPs cite 'lack of accountability'.
704km Joburg-Durban run puts male suicide rate in focus
Fitness advocate Taariq Stokes and a group of committed men have completed a grueling 704km run from Johannesburg to Durban to raise awareness about men's mental health.
Mop-up after
Clean-up operations were underway yesterday after at least 24 people were injured when a \"tornado\" struck Randfontein on the West Rand.
Ukraine pleading with SA
Abducted kids forced into military training to be soldiers, claims official.
Justin Snaith packs heat for the Met
The perils of long-haul travel might have dissuaded top Cape Town trainer Justin Snaith from the big purse temptation of Joburg's Summer Cup, but there's no question about his enthusiasm for an upcoming big race in his own backyard.
Municipality cut-off threat
ESKOM: NOTICE SERVED ON FREE STATE LOCAL AUTHORITY AS DEBT GROWS
Anti-apartheid body targets Israel
The newly inaugurated Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) SA Chapter yesterday unveiled plans to push for comprehensive economic sanctions against Israel.
EFF: No attacks on blacks
TENSION: MK PARTY MEMBERS TOLD NOT TO RESPOND TO PROVOCATION
R10.9m Lotto Plus winner has yet to claim the prize
Another PowerBall player has a reason to celebrate after being the only one who managed to match five numbers and a Powerball from Tuesday night's draw.
Slinky silk for Summer Cup
WHAT TO WEAR: THEME FOR RACE DAY FASHION CALLS FOR ELEGANCE, SOPHISTICATION
