Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle yesterday conceded he was “not happy” with the province’s matric results and that some education officials would face disciplinary action.
He said having the lowest pass rate for seven years straight was “an embarrassment”.
However, Masualle revealed he would not sack education MEC Mandla Makupula despite mounting calls from education stakeholders for him to be axed.
He said: “Sometimes in a football match, fans will call upon the coach to replace a No 9 who is failing to score goals.
“But what happens if that No 9 – while they are calling for his replacement – manages to score a winning goal? Will they change their tune?”
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Premier refuses to get rid of Makupula
He said having the lowest pass rate for seven years straight was “an embarrassment”.
However, Masualle revealed he would not sack education MEC Mandla Makupula despite mounting calls from education stakeholders for him to be axed.
He said: “Sometimes in a football match, fans will call upon the coach to replace a No 9 who is failing to score goals.
“But what happens if that No 9 – while they are calling for his replacement – manages to score a winning goal? Will they change their tune?”
For the full story get a copy of the Dispatch or subscribe to our e-Edition for the complete newspaper with jobs, classifieds, crosswords, TV schedules and back editions.
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