By Charmaine Ndlela

The Limpopo Department of Education has launched 465 Winter Enrichment Learning Centres across the province to support 93,500 Grade 12 learners ahead of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, as it targets a matric pass rate of more than 90% this year.

The department said it was confident its intervention programmes would help the province surpass the 90% pass mark.

“During the winter enrichment classes, nearby feeder schools will be clustered, with a minimum of three schools participating at each centre. Some learners will attend residential camps, while others will be transported from various locations to participate in the programme,” departmental media liaison Isaac Mahlangu told Inside Education.

“The goal of the department is to achieve a 90% plus matric pass rate in the province. We are maintaining that target, and it remains the objective of the department,” Mahlangu said.

The Winter Enrichment Programme, which runs until 10 July, is aimed at strengthening learner performance through intensive revision, curriculum support and targeted interventions in key subjects.

The programme is being implemented at 465 centres across Limpopo, including walk-in centres and residential camps, to ensure learners from different communities have access to academic support.

According to the department, the classes are designed to address learning gaps, reinforce critical concepts and improve learner performance ahead of the final examinations.

Learners will receive intensive tuition, revision sessions and supplementary learning materials throughout the programme.

Limpopo Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya thanked educators for sacrificing part of their school holidays to conduct the classes and acknowledged School Governing Bodies (SGBs) for helping ensure the programme was properly organised.

She also urged parents to continue supporting and monitoring learners during the winter programme.

Lerule-Ramakhanya is expected to visit several learning centres during the programme to monitor its implementation and engage with learners and educators.

“The department remains committed to improving educational outcomes and creating opportunities that empower learners to reach their full potential,” she said.

“The enthusiastic participation of learners, educators and support staff reflects a shared commitment to academic excellence.”

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