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South Africa’s matric results are held up as probably the most important moment in the basic education system. GCIS/Flickr

What final exam results reveal about South Africa’s school system

Natasha Joseph, The Conversation

Their school careers are over – but what did South Africa’s matric class of 2015 actually learn, and how many of them are ready for what comes next?
Many of South Africa’s primary and secondary schools are dysfunctional. But should universities use this as an excuse to turn all applicants from these schools away? REUTERS/Ryan Gray

Moving beyond the educational blame game in South Africa

Alan Cliff, University of Cape Town

Data from the National Benchmark Test can be used by universities to support students who lag behind in academic literacy.

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