Zuma calls on SA to support matriculants who failed
President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday appealed to South Africans to provide help and encouragement to matriculants who won’t make the cut once results are announced.
“As the country prepares for these results, we would like to call on families, neighbours and communities to give support to those who would discover tonight that they have failed in the examinations. They must never think this is the end of the road because it isn’t,” Zuma said in a statement.
“I want to encourage them to explore the many opportunities provided which include rewriting at various rewriting centres across the country as well as joining the vocational training route, thereby adding to much needed technical skills in the country.”
Zuma encouraged learners who fail to call the basic education toll free number at 0800 202 933.
Matriculants can also access counselling through the social development department’s 24-hour call centre on 0800 428 428.