{"id":47444,"date":"2026-01-14T08:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47444"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:10:09","slug":"pictures-class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/14\/pictures-class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer\/","title":{"rendered":"PICTURES: Class of 2025 matric results cheer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><h2>The class of 2025 celebrated the release of their matric results this week.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-featured-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"St Stithians Girls College matriculants\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"St Stithians Girls College matriculants\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-17-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript>\n\t<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"single-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_925_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_925_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_925_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_925_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-12-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roedean School class of 2025 Ntsumi Mabasa, left, and Njabulo Khuzwayo celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Reddam House Bedfordview matriculant, Galalelo Lintswe Nakedi\" class=\"wp-image-4284927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_769_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_769_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_769_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reddam House Bedfordview matriculant, Galalelo Lintswe Nakedi\" class=\"wp-image-4284927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_769_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-20-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reddam House Bedfordview matriculant Galalelo Lintswe Nakedi celebrates after getting her IEB results in Johannesburg, 12 January 2026. Picture: Nigel Sibanda\/ The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Some of the St Stithians Boys College matriculants\" class=\"wp-image-4284925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_384_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_384_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_384_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Some of the St Stithians Boys College matriculants\" class=\"wp-image-4284925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_384_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-18-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the St Stithians Boys College matriculants, from left, Declan Wood, Dean Bouwer, Stefano Stankovic and Kyle Cupido celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Sandton. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"405\" alt=\"Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube\" class=\"wp-image-4284926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_1_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-19-1200x760.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-19-768x486.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_1_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C405&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_1_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube\" class=\"wp-image-4284926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_1_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-19-1200x760.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-19-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube celebrates with Top Archievers from class of 2025 at the  ministerial breakfast in Johannesburg, 12 January 2026, before the release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results. Nigel Sibanda\/ The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_21_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_21_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_21_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378204_21_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-13-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roedean School class of 2025, from left, Imogen Preston, Njabulo Khuzwayo, Ntsumi Mabasa and Ita Collins celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Laudium Matriculants Celebrate The Release Of Class Of 2025 Results\" class=\"wp-image-4284912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_248_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_248_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_248_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Laudium Matriculants Celebrate The Release Of Class Of 2025 Results\" class=\"wp-image-4284912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_248_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-6-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students and parents celebrates Matric 2025 results in Laudium on January 12, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. This release of the Matric 2025 results marks the culmination of an extensive and tightly regulated examination, marking and quality assurance process which a reported 920,000 candidates across the country part-took in. (Photo by Gallo Images\/Manash Jyoti Das)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"St Stithians Boys College matriculants celebrate\" class=\"wp-image-4284923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_120_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_120_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_120_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Stithians Boys College matriculants celebrate\" class=\"wp-image-4284923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_120_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-16-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St Stithians Boys College matriculants celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Sandton. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Minister Maynier Visit Silikamva High School To Celebrate With Matric Candidates\" class=\"wp-image-4284911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_315_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_315_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_315_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Minister Maynier Visit Silikamva High School To Celebrate With Matric Candidates\" class=\"wp-image-4284911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_315_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-5-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matric learners view their results on the newspaper at Silikamva High School in Hout bay on January 13, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The celebration follows the release of the 2025 NSC results in which Silikamva High School achieved 100 percent pass rate. (Photo by Gallo Images\/ER Lombard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"St Stithians matriculants\" class=\"wp-image-4284922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_68_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_68_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_68_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Stithians matriculants\" class=\"wp-image-4284922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_68_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-15-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St Stithians matriculants, from left, Phillipa Godden, Kaitlyn Agar and Jenna Kirk celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Sandton. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Minister Maynier Visit Silikamva High School To Celebrate With Matric Candidates\" class=\"wp-image-4284909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_447_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_447_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_447_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Minister Maynier Visit Silikamva High School To Celebrate With Matric Candidates\" class=\"wp-image-4284909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_447_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-3-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">David Maynier (Western Cape Minister of Education) and Matric students at Silikamva High School on January 13, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The celebration follows the release of the 2025 NSC results in which Silikamva High School achieved 100 percent pass rate. (Photo by Gallo Images\/ER Lombard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"St Stithians matriculants\" class=\"wp-image-4284921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_659_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_659_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_659_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"St Stithians matriculants\" class=\"wp-image-4284921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_659_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-14-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St Stithians matriculants, from left, Sophie Naidoo, Kyle Cupido, Bukelwa Biko, Maite Hamese and Stefano Stankovic celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Sandton. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_649_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_649_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_649_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_649_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-11-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roedean School class of 2025 celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_61_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_61_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_61_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_61_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-10-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roedean School class of 2025 Emma Pelicot, left, and Daniella Sonnbichler celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"503\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_26_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-9-1200x942.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-9-768x603.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_26_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C503&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_26_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C503&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025\" class=\"wp-image-4284915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_26_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-9-1200x942.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-9-768x603.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roedean School class of 2025 celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025 celebrate\" class=\"wp-image-4284914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_653_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_653_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_653_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Roedean School class of 2025 celebrate\" class=\"wp-image-4284914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378205_653_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-8-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roedean School class of 2025 celebrate as they receive their matric results, 12 January 2026, in Parktown, Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega\/The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"416\" alt=\"Laudium Matriculants Celebrate The Release Of Class Of 2025 Results\" class=\"wp-image-4284913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_343_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-7-1200x780.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-7-768x499.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_343_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C416&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_343_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C416&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Laudium Matriculants Celebrate The Release Of Class Of 2025 Results\" class=\"wp-image-4284913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_343_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-7-1200x780.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-7-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students and parents celebrates Matric 2025 results in Laudium on January 12, 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. This release of the Matric 2025 results marks the culmination of an extensive and tightly regulated examination, marking and quality assurance process which a reported 920,000 candidates across the country part-took in. (Photo by Gallo Images\/Manash Jyoti Das)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Minister Maynier Visit Silikamva High School To Celebrate With Matric Candidates\" class=\"wp-image-4284910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_975_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_975_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_975_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Minister Maynier Visit Silikamva High School To Celebrate With Matric Candidates\" class=\"wp-image-4284910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_975_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-4-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matric learners view their results on the newspaper at Silikamva High School in Hout bay on January 13, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The celebration follows the release of the 2025 NSC results in which Silikamva High School achieved 100 percent pass rate. (Photo by Gallo Images\/ER Lombard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Matric Candidates Receive Results At Stellenberg High School\" class=\"wp-image-4284908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_386_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_386_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_386_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Matric Candidates Receive Results At Stellenberg High School\" class=\"wp-image-4284908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_386_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-2-1-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Anja Vermeulen and Lenae Wessels receive their results at Stellenberg High School on January 13, 2026 in Bellville, South Africa. It is reported that more than 920,000 candidates across the country took the final exams at the end of last year. (Photo by Gallo Images\/Misha Jordaan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"Matric Candidates Receive Results At Stellenberg High School\" class=\"wp-image-4284907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_142_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-825x550.jpg 825w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_142_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_142_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Matric Candidates Receive Results At Stellenberg High School\" class=\"wp-image-4284907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768378206_142_PICTURES-Class-of-2025-matric-results-cheer.jpg 1510w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-456x304.jpg 456w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/matric-results-1-1-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The class of 2025 receive their results at Stellenberg High School on January 13, 2026 in Bellville, South Africa. It is reported that more than 920,000 candidates across the country took the final exams at the end of last year. (Photo by Gallo Images\/Misha Jordaan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>PICTURES: Durban Carnival kicks off 2026 in style<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- Start sidebar 'single-post-after-content' --><\/p>\n<p><!-- End sidebar 'single-post-after-content' -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#PICTURES #Class #matric #results #cheer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The class of 2025 celebrated the release of their matric results this week. 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