The Weekend View

Basic Education Department defends 30% matric pass mark


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The Furore over the 30 percent matric pass mark continued THIS WEEK with Build One South Africa - BOSA - leader Mmusi Maimane announcing that his party had joined hands with some of those who are calling on government to scrap the system. Maimane says  a 30% pass mark does not prepare learners to be ready for employment after school. He says he has received a petition signed by some parents and learners who are against the 30 percent pass mark.  A clip of Maimane in  Parliament on Thursday...For their reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Basic Education Department spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga....

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