14/01/2026
π’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
π‘ From: African Heart Congress (AHC) π‘
π Subject: Heartfelt Congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025 on an Historic 88% Pass Rate! π
The African Heart Congress extend its warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025 for achieving a remarkable national pass rate of 88% β the highest in South Africa's history. π This extraordinary milestone, earned by over 900,000 candidates in the largest cohort ever to sit for the National Senior Certificate examinations, reflects incredible resilience, dedication, and collective effort across our nation. πΏπ¦
π To every learner who wrote the exams: You have shown tremendous courage and perseverance through years of challenges, and your hard work has paid off in this record-breaking success. We celebrate you! π
π The African Heart Congress also salutes the parents, guardians, caregivers, and families who supported, encouraged, and sacrificed alongside these young hearts β your unwavering love and belief made this possible.
A special tribute goes to the teachers, educators, and school communities whose passion, guidance, and tireless commitment shaped these futures. Your role in nurturing young minds and building a stronger South Africa is truly invaluable.
π To those who may not have achieved the results they hoped for:
Please know that one set of results does not define your worth or your potential. Your journey is far from over. Many great paths lie ahead β whether through supplementary examinations, the Second Chance Matric Programme, vocational training, or other opportunities to rewrite your story. Rise again with the same determination that brought you this far; the African Heart Congress believes in second chances and the unbreakable spirit within every young person.
π To all who passed β whether with a Bachelor's, Diploma, Higher Certificate, or simply crossing that vital threshold, we wish you boundless success in your future endeavors.
β¨ May your hearts remain strong, your dreams bold, and your paths filled with opportunity, good health, and purpose as you step into tertiary studies, careers, or whatever calling awaits.
πΏπ¦ South Africa is proud of you.
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The future is brighter because of your achievements today.
With admiration and best wishes for healthy, vibrant lives ahead,
β The end β
π‘ Issued by the African Heart Congress
On behalf of
President Moloko Mpolobosho
π Contact: DSG Percy
π± Contact number: 083 778 9625