Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane caused anger online with a joke comparing matric results between private and public schools. While celebrating Gauteng's 88.41% pass rate, Chiloane made a lighthearted remark about the pressure on private school principals if their students failed, given the high tuition fees. This sparked criticism, with many accusing him of insensitivity and perpetuating harmful stereotypes about private education.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane's 'joke' about private school fees and the matric pass rate has sparked outrage.Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane sparked anger on social media with a joke comparing independent and public school matric results.
The Class of 2024 has South Africa proud after they achieved an 87.3% pass rate. Gauteng matriculants raised the bar by achieving a pass rate of 88.41%.This is the province’s best performance since 1995 with a 3% improvement over the 2023 achievement of 85.4%.During his address, the MEC mentioned that he saw a leader trying to compare Independent Examinations Board and National Senior Certificate results.
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