The final 2013 matric results that is inclusive of supplementary exams represents the climax of the good story that the ANC led government in the North West province has delivered on key priorities in the last term, Premier Thandi Modise said on Thursday.
The final National Senior Certificate Supplementary Examination Results announced by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga last week placed the North West at the top spot ahead of the Free State that led with the preliminary results.
“The phenomenal performance from 79, 5% to 89.0% has given expression to the commitment of our Provincial Department of Education and Training to be a portrait of excellence. It is through the united action of our educators, learners, officials in the department and all stakeholders who have proved their unsurpassed commitment that this historic milestone will be sustained,” Premier Modise underscored.
Modise said that the provincial administration has turned the tide and that its achievements have given citizens reasons to celebrate 20 years of freedom and democracy.
“Having stabilised departments to respond to the triple challenge of unemployment, poverty and inequality, the challenge for the new administration will be on intensifying the fight against crime and turning our municipalities around to respond to the basic service delivery needs of our communities,” she stressed.
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