Free State NSC results fall short of expectations but province maintains strong ranking
By Rorisang Rampheteng:
The pictures show Free State matric top performers and government officials, including Education MEC Dr Mantlhake Julia Maboya, during a media briefing held this morning ( Friday). (Images: By Rorisang Rampheteng)
Although the Free State secured second place nationally in the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, concerns have been raised that the province’s overall performance did not fully meet expectations. The concerns were raised by the Free State MEC for Education, Dr Mantlhake Julia Maboya, during a media briefing held this morning ( Friday).
MEC admits targets were not met
Maboya acknowledged that while the province remains among the top-performing nationally, the department had hoped for stronger outcomes, especi...