UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Education outcomes As you know the metric results that were announced last week. 81, 3% matric pass rate; the highest since the advent of democracy in 1994. This is the first time the combined matric pass rate has breached the 80% threshold. President Ramaphosa said this is a clear signal that government’s substantial investment in education, in pupil and teacher support and in educational infrastructure is yielding results. Prof Lindelani Mnguni School Director: Teacher Education & Associate Professor Science Education at Unisa