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Ramaphosa encourages matrics ahead of finals

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the matric class of 2020 well for their exams, urging them to summon their courage and strength as they commence writing exams this week.

Matrics start their exams on Thursday.

In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa has acknowledged that this year’s matrics have faced unprecedented challenges due to the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus, losing many valuable hours of learning and study.

He has reminded them that they not only carry the hopes of their own success into the exam room but that of their families and all South Africans.

Ramaphosa says this year’s matrics have had to endure conditions that their predecessor never had to confront.

These including accessing and adapting to online learning, racing to finish the curriculum and enduring the mental strain of social isolation.

He has lauded the Basic Education Department and educators who went the extra mile in ensuring their learners are prepared to write.

Ramaphosa has also thanked businesses, families and ordinary people who provided their support by providing tablets, free e-content and supplementary tutoring to learners.

Special Class

Earlier, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga also wished the 2020 matriculants well in their exams.

She says 2020 was not a good year for anyone, however the learners must strive to do their best.

“I wish them well and they should know that they are a special class. They are a unique class of 2020 where there is Covid. They are a special class, they must focus and do their best. They are not an ordinary class.”

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