[WATCH] Concerns over high dropout rate in 2025

Record-breaking matric results don’t tell the full story. Behind the celebration is a growing dropout crisis that continues to push thousands of learners out of the system before they reach matric. Over the weekend, our Communications Lead, Colin Wardle, joined ENCA to unpack the key reasons behind South Africa’s high dropout rates — and what needs to change if we’re serious about learner retention. Watch the full clip.