Limpopo eyes 2025 Matric top five finish

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has backed the matric class of 2025 to emulate the class of 2024, by surpassing 85.1% pass rate and secure a top five finish on the national charts, as they prepare to sit for their final examinations later this month.

Accompanied by the Limpopo MEC for Education Mme Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, Dr. Ramathuba was addressing learners of Sehlaku Technical High School, Mmiditsi High School, Mogolo High School, Maboa High School and Maputle High School during the provincial matric countdown held at Sehlaku Technical High School located at Ga-Nkoana village, Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality, on Monday 29 September 2025.

Proceedings began with a solidarity walk including Limpopo Provincial Government EXCO Members led by Premier Ramathuba, Mayor of Fetakgomo-Tubatse Local Municipality, Cllr. Eddie Maila, Officials from the Provincial Department of Education, dedicated School Principals, teachers, parents and community leaders and over 1 000 matriculants in full school uniforms respectively.

The Solidarity Walk marked the 23 days countdown before the start of the 2025 final Matric Exams.

Premier Dr. Ramathuba believes the class of 2025 have adequate support and resources to at least challenge for a top five spot on the matric results charts while also producing one of the top achieving learners nationally.

“We, as your government, your teachers, your parents, and your community, are walking with you in body, in spirit, and in unwavering support.

You are not alone on this journey. We love you, we believe in you, and we will support you all the way. The world is waiting for you.

Careers are waiting for you. Opportunities are waiting for you. Think big, aim high, and refuse to be limited by anything. This solidarity walk we are part of today is more than physical exercise. It is a statement of unity. It is a declaration that education is everyone’s responsibility, government, educators, parents, communities, and yes, you the learners yourselves.” Dr. Ramathuba said
To support this goal, the Department of Education has rolled out several intervention programs, including supplementary classes, targeted assessments, and preparation support for learners.

Schools across’ the province are currently running ‘Last Push’ programmes, focusing on subjects and learners in need of additional assistance.

The Seventh Administration continues to invest heavily in education since it is a cornerstone of development by improving school infrastructure, strengthening scholar transport, ensuring timely delivery of learning materials, and introducing digital learning, and Dr. Ramathuba reckons this will lay a good foundation.

She further emphasized to matriculants that no matter how much government invests, true success lies in their hands.

“We can build classrooms, but only you can fill them with knowledge. We can provide textbooks, but only you can read them. We can create opportunities, but only you can seize them. Let me remind you of something very important: this examination is not just a test of memory; it is a test of perseverance. It is a measure of the discipline you have built, the sacrifices you have made, and the resilience you have shown.” Dr. Ramathuba added

Meanwhile, one of the learners present during the matric count down, Refiloe Motlatswi, from Mogolo High School said she welome motivations from the Premier (Ramathuba)’s address and she believes that she has what it takes to achieve greater results in the upcoming final examinations.

“Of course, I’m grateful to what government did for us today as matriculants. This is exactly what we need ahead of our final exams. What stood up for me today was when she (Dr. Ramathuba) said we must not be distracted by local old men who are mine workers trying their lucks with us but instead we must face them and say we’re going to school and when we come back we’ll be able to hire them. As a young person my duty now is to secure my future.” Motlatswi said

Motlastwi, 17, said she intends to pursue a medical degree at the University of Limpopo in 2026.

The final matric examinations for the academic year 2025 will commence on October 20.