I take this opportunity to wish all the learners of the Matric class of 2011 the best of luck during the year end matric examinations. I implore you to use the time to pass your matric productively. My message to all the learners is to remain focus throughout the duration of the examination; be confident in your ability; concentrate intensely on your books; and make us all proud at the end of the day.

You must remember that the government, your parents, families and all our communities love you and support you. The entire education community is standing by you as you prepare to acquire the most important certificate of your lives.

We are confident of an overall improvement in the 2011 matric results.

Good Luck and God Bless You

Mrs Hazel Jenkins

Premier of the Northern Cape Province

13 September 2011