JOHANNESBURG - The matric results were preceded byhard work by education authorities, teachers, pupils, parents and others.
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Teachers union Naptosa is among the organisations working with other stakeholders in the education sector.
Its executive director, Basil Manuel, reflected on the 2025 academic year.
South Africa's education system remains deeply unequal.
Many pupils have to contend with overcrowded classrooms, poor infrastructure, and digital exclusion, including the dropout crisis.
Education expert Mary Metcalfe unpacked the effect these factors could have on learners.