Renowned media personality and Young, Famous, and African star Khanyi Mbau is brimming with pride as her daughter, Khanukani Mbau, completes her matric with excellent results. The joyous moment was shared with her fans on social media, where she celebrated her daughter’s academic milestone.
Khanyi took to Instagram Stories to express her happiness, sharing a heartwarming message alongside a picture of Khanukani. She wrote:
“To my little girl Khanz, congratulations on passing matric and doing so well. Thank you for making a proud mommy.”
The 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have brought remarkable news for South Africa, with the country achieving a record-breaking pass rate of 87.3%. This milestone highlights the dedication of students and educators alike, setting a positive tone for the nation’s educational progress.
For many learners, completing matric is a stepping stone toward achieving their future educational and career aspirations. As a proud mother, Khanyi Mbau emphasized the significance of this achievement for her daughter and the many students who reached this milestone.
BOSA’s Push for Higher Standards in Education
While matriculants celebrate their accomplishments, the Build One South Africa (BOSA) party, led by Mmusi Maimane, has sparked a conversation about raising the bar for educational standards. The party has called on the government to increase the minimum matric pass mark from the current standard to 50%.
Maimane shared his views on social media, stating:
“A pass should be 50%. This means that the certificate pass should be 6 subjects at 50%. A diploma pass should be 6 subjects at 60%. A bachelor’s pass should be 6 subjects at 70%.”
BOSA has even launched a petition urging the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, to adopt these proposed changes. According to the party, improving the pass mark is essential for equipping South African youth to thrive in the global economy.
“We call on Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, to commit to scrapping this low standard and increasing the matric pass mark to 50%. We must equip our young people to compete and win in the global economy. And they can, with quality education. This begins by upping the matric pass mark.”
Khanyi Mbau celebrates daughter passing matric-Image Source@Instagram/Mbaureloaded
