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KwaZulu Natal (Durban): KwaZulu-Natal Natal MEC for Education, Mbali Frazer, joined the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola and Deputy Minister INkosi Phathekile Holomisa, during the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations awards ceremony in Durban Correctional Management Area, on 23 January 2024.
The event was attended by dignitaries from various spheres of government, including members of the KZN Legislature, Vusi Dube and Mondli Chiliza; Speaker of the EThekwini Municipality, Cllr Thabani Nyawose, as well as the Chairperson of the KZN House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders INkosi Sifiso Shinga.
Usethubeni Youth in Pinetown District obtained a 100% pass rate in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Qalakabusha Secondary in King Cetshwayo District obtained a 100% pass rate in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and Sicebengolwazi Secondary in Uthukela District maintained its 100% pass rate from their first cohort to sit for the NSC examination in 2022.
“This outstanding achievement is more than just a statistic; it reflects the dedication, hard work, and perseverance demonstrated by the inmates who refused to let adversity and past mistakes define the rest of their lives,” said MEC Frazer.
MEC Frazer congratulated all the 2023 NSC candidates, saying they triumphed over adversity and the educators who tirelessly supported these matriculants during their journey.
Minister Lamola used the opportunity to encourage the learners in the Correctional Services Centre to take advantage of opportunities in vocational training.
“It is not everyone who becomes successful through university, but there are opportunities available in vocational training which can provide you with very useful skills needed for you to succeed in life,” said Minister Lamola to inmates who passed their NSC examinations.
Top achievers for the 2023 NSC examinations received awards for their sterling performance, with the KZN recognised as the top-performing province.
Recently, KZNDOE also gave students a second chance to improve in their exams. Admission for the second chance is now open and will close on 9 February.