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.

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.