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NWest matric achievement not a small feat-MMF 


Mahikeng- It is not a small feat for a rural province such as the North West Province to have obtained 0,1%  less than an urbanized and better resourced province like Gauteng to retain second position for the second year in a row,Mahikeng Ministers Fellowship (MMF) said on Tuesday.

“The 84,6% pass rate  that the North West Province obtained represents an encouraging trend that should be applauded and sustained. The matric class of 2014 has against all odds made us proud,” Chairperson of MMF,Apostle Zandisile Reginald Mpame said.

Apostle Mpame said it was significant that three districts in the province obtained 6th,7th and 8th positions respectively with Ngaka Modiri Molema District leading the pack with a 87% pass rate in the first ever Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement-aligned final examinations for the National Senior Certificate.

“With strategic intervention directed at underperforming schools in Dr.Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District and support from the business sector , province should be in a position to stamp its dominance and claim the top spot in this year’s matric examinations ,” Mpame underscored. 

He congratulated MEC Mmaphefo Wendy Matsemela for her leadership and inclusive approach that has mobilized and brought various stakeholders closer to appreciate education is a societal issue.

“Our gratitude also goes to the Management and leadership collective of the Department of Education and Sports Development,School Governing Bodies,School  Management, Educators, Learners,Parents and Teacher Unions for the remarkable results achieved,”Mpame concluded.
-TDN
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Student excels after Jansen offers her a bursary


Gansbaai – University of the Free State vice chancellor Jonathan Jansen is beaming with pride about an investment he made in human capital. A poverty-stricken top 2013 matric Gansbaai student, whom he lured to Bloemfontein with an all expenses bursary, has excelled in her first year by attaining seven distinctions.

Jansen made headlines in January last year when he grabbed the Gansbaai Academia head girl ahead of Western Cape universities, after reading about her plight of not being able to find a bursary to study despite her five As in the 2013 matric results.
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9 fatalities on the first weekend of 2015

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North West- At least nine people have lost their lives on the roads of Bokone Bophirima in different incidents over the first weekend of 2015.

On the first day of the year, one person died when a driver lost control and the vehicle overturned just 10 km outside Sweitzer-Reneke, while another death was reported in Ventersdorp of a driver who also lost control along the N4 road. In the Mabieskraal area, police are also investigating a case of culpable homicide after an 8-year-old was hit by a car on the same Thursday in Tweelagte. On Friday afternoon, four people died on the scene when the driver of a Toyota Condor lost control and overturned along the Ottosdal-Delareyville road.

According to the police information, the car was travelling from Delareyville to Ottosdal. Two males and females between the ages of 33 and 40 were certified dead on the scene of the accident, while other three passengers were taken to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.

On the R24 road in the Rustenburg area, two people died instantly when their vehicle collided with a truck on the same day. It is alleged that the driver of the vehicle lost control after a tyre burst and collided with oncoming truck. Three other passengers survived with serious injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital, while the truck driver survived without injuries.

Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Gaoage Molapisi send his heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wishes a speedy recovery to those who survived.

“It is very unfortunate and worrying that, despite all efforts the department is taking to save people’s lives on the roads we still experience this numbers of fatalities. Though we seem to have a reduction of deaths on our roads compared to last year, a loss of a human soul is hurtful,” said Molapisi.

The MEC further urged motorists travelling back from holidays to exercise patience and vigilance on the roads at all times. “As people are coming back from holidays and traffic flow is increasing we advise drivers to be extra cautious on the roads and be patient to one another.

“Obey rules of the roads, don’t drink and drive, don’t over speed and also over take when it is not safe or clear to do so. Always be on the lookout of pedestrians and stray animals,” said Molapisi who encouraged long distance motorists to take a rest every after two hours or 200 km of driving.

-TDN

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