Motshekga: Top matric achievers example of hard work, dedication
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has thanked the parents of the Class of 2023’s top achievers for their commitment to education.
The Department of Basic Education hosted a congratulatory breakfast for the country's top achievers in Randburg on Thursday.
Motshekga will announce the national and provincial pass rates on Thursday evening.
On Friday, individual pupils will know their fate.
Motshekga lauded the pupils as a great example of what the country can achieve through hard work and dedication.
"For you to be here is a big achievement, Not only for you but for the parents as well.
"Your adaptability and fortitude as top achievers continue to show and confirm that excellence is achievable even in adversity. The achievements of these young people are not just individual victories.
"They are a collective triumph of a nation that believes in the transformative power of Basic Education. These achievers are showing us that Basic Education is the most potent tool for nation-building,” she added.
#MatricResults2023 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga starts by congratulating the 34 Top Achievers for the Matric class of 2023.
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“The class of 2023 was not an ordinary class. These top achievers have reminded us that education is an important tool in nation building,” pic.twitter.com/gxx0XzYAp6
