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2018

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HAPPY TO BE IN THE TOP: The 2018 matric pupils at Kuyasa Combined School did well this year and held their certificates high as they celebrated the 83.78% pass-rate they managed to achieve Picture: ROB KNOWLES
PASCHOOLS

Matric results not what was hoped for

Despite the Eastern Cape province having broken the 70% pass-rate (70.6%) for the first time in the post-apartheid era it was a fairly disappointing year for a considerable number of 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric pupils…

  • Ntombi Msutu Msutu
ON THE RISE: Kuyasa Combined 2018 matriculants celebrate passing their National Senior Certificates on Friday January 4 Picture: ROB KNOWLES
2018

Matrics celebrate, but there’s room for improvement

Many questions regarding the state of schools in the district remain, but that is no longer the concern of the matriculants who passed their 2018 National Senior Certificate (NSC) and were presented with their certificates and grades when…

  • Rob Knowles
2018
Video

Big turnout and festive spirit for Boxing Day fun run

The annual Kowie Striders fun run held every Boxing Day saw another good turnout of locals and visitors who make the event a regular on their holiday calendar. There were 8km and 5km options, and the more competitive entrants ran the…

  • Jon Houzet