South Africa celebrates an 88% matric pass rate for 2025. But when you follow the full journey from Grade 1 to matric, only about 53% of learners make it to the finish line.

Failing your K53 learner’s test in South Africa happens more often than you think. The good news? You can always try again. And with the right approach, next time can be your last time.

Ever feel like you study for hours and still nothing sticks? Or maybe you remember everything from a video but forget what you just read. You’re not broken, you’re just wired differently. Everyone learns in their own way, and understanding how you learn best can change the game completely.

Matric isn’t just another school year, it’s THE year. The pressure is sky-high, the workload is intense, and your child might be acting more distant than usual. But now is exactly when they need you in their corner, even if they don’t say it out loud.

It helps you unwind (depending on the game), connect with friends, and escape for a bit. But should your console be locked up from Monday to Friday? It’s a fair question, especially if you’re falling behind on schoolwork or feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day.

Life in high school can feel like a constant game of Tetris. Between school, gaming, sports, gym, homework, and just trying to have a social life, it’s easy to feel like something’s always falling through the cracks.