SA education news, explained for learners and parents

The Class of 2025 posted South Africa's best-ever matric pass rate, but the Maths pass rate actually fell, and fewer learners are attempting Pure Maths at all. Here's what the numbers actually show, and what to do about it before finals.

From an expanded government-backed Maths and Science revision programme to a R6 million Mercedes-Benz-funded Promaths partnership in the Eastern Cape, several real initiatives are trying to catch struggling learners earlier. Here's what's actually running, and how to add free daily support alongside them.

The Department of Basic Education is engaging with AI in education, but real critics are asking whether learners have the basic literacy to use it well first, and whether AI tools actually work in isiZulu, isiXhosa or Sesotho, not just English. A fair look at both sides.

The all-subjects bundle drops from R280 to R190/month through the rest of matric exam season. Try 5 questions with Chat with Ace free before you decide.

"60% for Engineering" is real, but it's a baseline, not a universal number — some programs need 70-80%. Real SA university requirements, and the study method built to help you close the gap.