The IFP has welcomed the 2011 National Senior Certificate examination results, stating that the overall pass rate of 70.2% is very encouraging, but added that it remained questionable as to whether the improved results translate into tangible growth and advancement in South Africa's schooling system. The IFP also extended its congratulations to the students who passed, … [Read more...] about 2011 Matric Results – IFP Cautiously Optimistic
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Urgent Action Needed to Improve Embarrassing Matric Pass Rate
The Inkatha Freedom Party is calling for urgent action from the KwaZulu Natal MEC for Education in order to improve the Provincial Pass rate, which dropped by 2,4% from 2010. "The MEC needs to launch immediate investigations into those schools that performed badly. Emergency remedy that will accommodate both teachers and learners is needed especially in our worst performing … [Read more...] about Urgent Action Needed to Improve Embarrassing Matric Pass Rate
Julius Malema Suspension – IFP Youth Brigade Response
The IFP Youth Brigade has welcomed with reservation the judgement and decision announced today by the ANC Disciplinary Committee to suspend Julius Malema. The judgement vindicates the IFPYB previous calls for action to be taken against Mr Malema. We believe, however, that the decision to suspend Mr Malema for five years is not real action and a little too late. The ANC … [Read more...] about Julius Malema Suspension – IFP Youth Brigade Response
IFP Applauds Lengthy Sentence for Corrupt Cops
The IFP has welcomed the news that the state plans to seize assets worth R8 million, owned by three former police officers convicted of drug dealing and fraud. In addition, the IFP has welcomed the hefty sentences handed down to the three men in the Randburg Magistrate's Court yesterday. The IFP is equally pleased with the work of the judiciary. "The IFP lauds Judge Nico … [Read more...] about IFP Applauds Lengthy Sentence for Corrupt Cops
SADESMO Calls for Disbanding of NYDA
In a statement issued today, The South African Democratic Students Movement (SADESMO) has called on the government to officially disband the National Youth Development Agency. Sasdemo says; "The NYDA has turned into nothing but a patronage scheme for the hugely handicapped youth wing of the ruling party. We have seen how their comrades have acquired top end jobs that yield a … [Read more...] about SADESMO Calls for Disbanding of NYDA
