Siphelele Nketo
LAST Friday, May 22, was a thrilling day at Ixopo Peace Initiative Hall as the matric class of 2025 was celebrated for their outstanding performance.
The event, themed ‘Strengthening Learner Performance through Collaboration’, was attended by dignitaries from the Department of Education, mayors and various stakeholders.
The Harry Gwala district was recognised for achieving an excellent matric pass rate with the KZN province attaining 90.6%.
In the district of Harry Gwala, the Department of Education Pholela Circuit Management Centre (CMC) achieved 90.3% and became best performing CMC in the district, while Umzimkhulu CMC achieved 51.8%, Ixopo CMC 52.8% and Underberg CMC 48.1%.
Speaking at the ceremony, KZN MEC for the Department of Education Sipho Hlomuka said the event was to recognise the hard work and sacrifices of officials.
He expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the district’s excellent results, while the Department of Education Harry Gwala district director Bongiwe Ntombela appreciated teachers and senior officials for their contribution towards the success of the district. She said that the district’s commitment is to improve not only the overall performance but performance in gateway subjects.
