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The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) extends its best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025 as they begin their final examinations on 21 October, concluding on 26 November 2025.

You have invested your time, energy, and determination in preparing for this crucial milestone. The IFP firmly believes that your hard work will bear fruit and open doors to a bright and successful future.

Recent matric results have shown a sustained upward trend in learner performance, reflecting steady progress within South Africa’s education sector. As the Class of 2025 enters the examination period, we reflect with pride on the Class of 2024, who achieved a record-breaking pass rate of 87.3% — the highest in the country’s history. We are confident that this year’s cohort will continue that legacy of excellence.

The IFP acknowledges that 2025 has presented significant challenges. Learners have had to overcome obstacles such as criminal activity and gangsterism in some communities, as well as disruptions in KwaZulu-Natal schools due to educators’ union protests over subsidy payments. These factors have added to the pressure on many learners during an already demanding time.

Despite these difficulties, the IFP has full confidence in the resilience, strength, and determination of our learners. With the continued support of educators, parents, and the Department of Education, we believe that the Class of 2025 will rise above these challenges and achieve outstanding success.

“When Grade 12 learners go for their final examinations at the end of the year, it marks the moment when they prepare to cross the bridge from childhood to adulthood. It has been a long journey from Grade R to Grade 12. We congratulate them in advance, as many of their peers who started this journey did not make it this far. I thank them for their perseverance and encourage them not to give up as they are about to cross this bridge,” said IFP President, Hon. Velenkosini Hlabisa, MP.

“Parents have a vital role to play during this critical time. Our learners need maximum emotional and financial support. Educators and all school stakeholders must continue ensuring that learners receive the assistance they need, whether in studying or in facing personal challenges. Teachers and parents must remain close to offer guidance and encouragement,” added Hon. Hlabisa.

“We express our deepest gratitude to our educators who, despite difficult circumstances, remain committed to supporting our learners. Many have sacrificed weekends and holidays to ensure that our children are well prepared for the future,” concluded Hon. Hlabisa.

The IFP wishes the Matric Class of 2025 every success.
May your hard work, discipline, and determination yield excellent results.

Issued by IFP National Spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa