Members of Parliament have decisively rejected a motion by the Build One South Africa BOSA party, aimed at abolishing the longstanding 30 minimum pass mark for matric subjects.
This motion, presented by BOSA leader Dr Mmusi Maimane, garnered significant public support but ultimately fell short, gaining only 87 votes out of the necessary majority against 190 votes cast in opposition.
Dr Maimane strongly condemned the current pass mark, labelling it a policy that perpetuates low educational standards and hampers the cognitive development of South Africa's youth.
