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
Health MEC Must Account for Failure to Spend R1.4 Billion
The IFP has called on the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal to hold the Health MEC, Dr Sbongiseni Dhlomo accountable for the failure of the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department to spend R1.4 billion set aside for infrastructure projects. The IFP said this in statement issued today, following reports that the Department's Spokesperson, Chris Maxon, admitted that R1.4 billion for … [Read more...] about Health MEC Must Account for Failure to Spend R1.4 Billion
Buthelezi to get a Front Page Apology
The Deputy Press Ombudsman, Dr Johan Retief, has ruled that the Sowetan newspaper must apologise to IFP President Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, following the publication of a story aimed at damaging the IFP President's credibility and their failure to publish Buthelezi's response to harmful allegations. The Sowetan has been directed to publish a front page apology to … [Read more...] about Buthelezi to get a Front Page Apology
