Brilliant post from Dr Mmusi Maimane on LinkedIn
Posted by Janice Scheckter on 14 January 2026, 12:30 SAST
We cannot call 30% a pass and pretend our education system is succeeding!
Behind the applause for the “pass rate” lies a system protecting mediocrity instead of preparing learners for real opportunity.
We need reform, not statistical cover-ups.
Raise standards. Pay teachers properly. Modernise the curriculum. Put parents and learners first.
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7416415671560970241/