Daily Archives: January 5, 2015

2014 matric pass rate 75.8%


Johannesburg – The national pass rate for the 2014 matric exams dropped to 75.8 percent, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Monday.

The pass rate in 2013 was 78.2 percent, Motshekga announced in Johannesburg.

A total of 550,127 full-time and 138,533 part-time pupils wrote the basic education department’s examinations in 2014.

Gauteng was the top performing province, with a pass rate of 84.7 percent, down from 87 percent in 2013.

The worst performing province was the Eastern Cape, which got 65.4 percent, an improvement of 0.5 percentage points in comparison to 2013. – Sapa

Three initiation school murder case suspects appear at Taung Magistrate Court


BY REGINALD KANYANE
TAUNG- A murder case against three accused who were arrested in connection with Siphiwe Kgosimere’s murder, are expected to appear at Taung Magistrate Court on Monday.

Tlamelo Pico and his accomplice were arrested a month ago after they allegedly tortured and beat Siphiwe Kgosimere to death at initiation school.

According to information, Kgosimere was working as a teacher at initiation school in Pudimoe and he allegedly stole R6000 belonging to initiation school owner, Herbert Pico.

Mosetsanyana Kgosimere told our crew that Pico and other men stormed into their house and demanded to search Siphiwe’s bedroom.

“They stormed into our house and demanded to search Siphiwe’s bedroom. They later told us that Siphiwe stole R6000 at initiation school. Pico allegedly kidnapped Kgosimere and took him back to the initiation school” Mosetsanyana Pico said.

According to North West police, a 19 year-old boy was beaten and succumbed to injuries.

He was confirmed death by paramedics and three men were arrested.

Three accused are expected to appear at Taung Magistrate Court on Monday for formal bail application.
-TDN
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A murder accused father is expected to appear at Taung Magistrate Court


BY REGINALD KANYANE
TAUNG- A 29 year-old man is expected to appear at Taung Magistrate Court in connection with a murder case of a 5 year-old boy, North West police said.

Boitumelo Seoposengwe,29, was arrested a week ago after he allegedly hanged his son Remoratile Sehemo at Maphoitsile village, near Taung.

According to information, Seoposengwe was engaged in a quarrel with his girlfriend and later on took his son to his home where the atrocity took place.

“A man was arrested and is expected to appear at Taung Magistrate Court after he allegedly murdered his son. Seoposengwe hanged his son at his bedroom and fled the scene after one of family members interfered” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

He handed himself over to the police later on and he was arrested.

A case continues and Seoposengwe is expected to appear at Taung Magistrate Court for formal bail application.

A 5 year-old boy was buried on Saturday and one of the dignitaries who attended the funeral was North West Legislature official, Mongezi Tsenca.

The family’ spokesperson Basimane Sehemo said the death of Remoratile affected them and was a great loss.

“We’re very hurt and affected at the same time after this heinous event. We would like to advice all people who have children to not go to such extend and if they have any issues regarding their relationships, they must go and find professional help” dejected Sehemo said.

Remoratile was a Grade R student at Maphoitsile Primary School.
-TDN
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Miley may cost Schwarzenegger R573m


Patrick Schwarzenegger’s relationship with Miley Cyrus may cost him £32 million (R573 million).

The 21-year-old actor has reportedly been ordered to end it with the 22-year-old singer if he wants to get his hands on the trust fund that his parents – Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver – set up for him for when he turns 25.
For more http://www.iol.co.za

Pass rate drops in key matric subjects


JOHANNESBURG – Quality assurance group Umalusi says it is concerned by the decreasing pass rate in key matric subjects.

Maths, physical science, maths literacy and home languages are key subjects being monitored by the education department.

Umalusi’s John Foreman says these subjects are key determining factors of the overall pass rate, which is expected to decrease.

The assessment body says poor performance in these key areas has affected the overall pass rate.

“The key subjects are poorer this year than last year.”

A decrease in pass rate for English home language has been highlighted as a particular area of concern.

Failing to achieve 40 percent for a home language subject guarantees failure of the entire matric year. 

Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to announce the matric 2014 pass rate in Auckland Park on Monday evening.
For more http://www.ewn.co.za