THE Matric Pupils at Tsebo Secondary School in Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State enjoyed the Sesotho First Paper on Thursday, 9 November.
SeSotho is the dominating language in the Free State, and the current curriculum has strictly legislated that if a pupil fails Sesotho, it automatically affects all subjects.
However, confident Jabulile Motai (17) said things went well in the examination room, and a distinction is loading.
"I found it very interesting, though it was a little challenging. I’m confident that I am going to Pass. I cannot use the current power cuts situation as an excuse," she said.
Jabulile told Daily Sun that her dream is to be the minister of education after finishing her studies at the university level.
The young girl has noted the huge difference between public and private schools with regard to quality education.
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"We feel intimidated whenever we see private school pupils. It's due to the quality and decolonised education they receive. They are more advanced than us. The teachers are working extremely hard in public schools to produce good results, but the curriculum isn't friendly. I will prioritise implementing a high quality of education in public and private schools in order to produce future leaders," said Jabulile.
Her classmate Karabelo Moloi (18) said it's hard to be a matric pupil in a rural school where water and electricity emerged as crucial challenges but unattended by relevant authorities.
"I have no bad feelings, but every day after school, I'm forced to go and fetch water. I’m a hard worker. I am going to make it," she said.
