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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says all learners from the matric class of 2025 should be proud of their hard work and determination.
She is expected to announce the top achievers as well as national and provinces’ pass rates on Monday. Individual results are set to be released on Tuesday.
The results will be released in all accredited newspapers. They will show examination numbers and marks but not names, surnames or identity document numbers.
Gwarube has this message for the anxious matriculants.
“To the matric class of 2025, as we anticipate the release of the 2025 metric examination results on Monday, I want to say to you congratulations for coming this far for your discipline for your effort for your resilience. You ought to be so proud of yourself and I want to remind you that South Africa is proud of you and to those who may not have achieved the results that they are hoping for, I want to remind you this is not the end of the road or the journey for you you can try again and there are multiple opportunities for you to be able to do that.”
To the Matric Class of 2025, as we anticipate your 2025 matric results, I want to commend each of you for the effort, discipline, and resilience you have shown throughout this important journey. Completing the National Senior Certificate examinations is a significant milestone,… pic.twitter.com/idqxh2auup
— Siviwe Gwarube (@Siviwe_G) January 11, 2026
