The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) congratulates the Matric Class of 2010 on their good results. That the class of 2010 has made an improvement of over 7% on the matric results achieved in 2009 is highly commendable. They did this despite taking time off due to the 2010 Soccer World Cup as well as disruptions to the learning schedule brought upon by the teacher strike later in the year.
"As the NYDA we are encouraged by the improvement in matric results, it demonstrates commitment by our young people to improve their lives. Credit must also be given to the Department of Basic Education for their level of preparedness which saw pupils through, communities for their unwavering support as well as all the relevant stakeholders," says NYDA Executive Chairperson Andile Lungisa.
The NYDA is urging matrics who did not make it not to give up but to review their options and try again. As such the NYDA has begun communicating to young people the different options available to them as they further navigate their lives. Furthermore the NYDA will publish on its website the aforesaid options and young people are encouraged to visit the website.
Lungisa adds that there are several options available to them including re-writing matric. "Learners shouldnot give up on themselves because their results were not good. This is a detour in their lives; they should therefore try again," says Lungisa.
As young people consider various options for further studies including Universities, the NYDA advises them to also consider the available option of enrolling for vocational training at Further Education and Training Colleges.
For media enquiries contact:
Siyabonga Magadla
083 686 9016
Gugu Mjadu
073 263 0973
