Author: Thandile Masinyana

By Lisakhanya Tali and Thandile Masinyana Tensions ran high at a parents’ meeting held at Nathaniel Nyaluza High School on 5 August, where school officials attempted to explain a dramatic drop in learner performance. The meeting, which included School Governing Body (SGB) members and teachers, responded to a staggering decline in the school’s academic results for Term 2 of 2025. The Facebook Grahamstown Anti-Crime Group posted the alleged pass rate for Term 2, which was 25%: Grade 8 – 19% Grade 9- 15 % Grade 10 – 17% Grade 11 – 28% Grade 12 – 59% This performance reflects a…