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Unions have commended the class of 2020’s performance, but warn of the ramifications of last year’s disruptions on this academic year.
The SA Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) commended stakeholders, teachers and matriculants who “gave their all to prepare and write this crucial examination under difficult conditions”.
However, the union said it was aware that some candidates withdrew from their studies and therefore did not write the examination due Covid-19 coronavirus fears.
This after Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced the class of 2020 pass rate on Monday, which stood at 76.2%.
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Sadtu praised rural, township and no-fee paying schools for continuously attaining the most quality passes.