UXi Artisan Development congratulates the Matric Class of 2025 on an exceptional national achievement.
Against the backdrop of the largest matric cohort in South Africa’s history, an 88% provincial average and a record national pass rate of 87.3%, announced by the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, on Monday evening, 12 January, this class has set a new benchmark for resilience, commitment and excellence.
We commend not only the learners, but also the teachers, parents, guardians and support systems who walked this journey with them. You have given South Africa hope and momentum for the future.
The World That Awaits You
CEO of UXi Artisan Development Elsie Harmse invites learners who passed Grade 12 with Mathematics and those who passed with Mathematical Literacy as well as all other successful matriculants, as well as those whose news was less fortunate and without the MSS-pass. “A wide and exciting world of opportunity now lies ahead – provided you persist, upskill and qualify through accredited post-school education that leads to real employability and career readiness.”
UXi Artisan Development, firmly believe that passion plus persistence and properly accredited qualifications unlock access to:
- High-demand careers
- Well-remunerated employment
- Entrepreneurial pathways
- Locally relevant and internationally accepted qualifications
Learning That Works: Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
As a national leader in Work Integrated Learning, accredited by QCTO and the relevant SETAs, UXi Artisan Development delivers education that is industry-aligned, practical and outcome-driven across:
- Technical & Artisan Trades
- Hospitality & Chef Training
- Health Qualifications
- Business & Management Studies
Celebrating Excellence
Harmse says: “We extend special congratulations to KwaZulu-Natal, the top-performing province in 2025, with an outstanding 90.6% pass rate — home to our UXi Artisan Development Durnacol Skills Hub near Newcastle.
We proudly congratulate South Africa’s top matriculant for 2025, Abigail Kok of York High School in George — a town that is home to Africa Skills GeorgeTech and Africa Skills George-Ntaka, celebrating 20 years of skills training and development in 2026.
Well done to Abigail, and heartfelt congratulations to her parents, Albert and Susi Kok and to York High in George. Your achievement reflects dedication, discipline and passion — values we celebrate deeply as a George-founded tertiary education group”
She adds that UXi’s IETI CapeTech campus congratulates Takunda Praise Muchuweni of Jan Kriel School in Cape Town for the top achievement among learners with special needs — an inspiring reminder of what is possible when talent is supported with opportunity.
To the Class of 2025
“Your matric is not the finish line — it is your launchpad. South Africa needs skilled, motivated, qualified young women and men who are ready to build, heal, manage, innovate and lead. We look forward to joining hands with you as you take your next step toward a career that matters. Well done, Class of 2025. The future is ready for you. Are you? says Harmse.
“Our 18 campuses nationwide are ready to partner with privately paying learners from across South Africa, guiding them towards qualification, employability and entrepreneurship across almost 200 accredited study programmes.”
Campus footprint (see www.uxi-ad.co.za) includes:
Technical & Artisan Trades: Cape Town, George, Gqeberha, Durnacol (KZN), Centurion, Vereeniging, Pofadder, Germiston, East London, Brakpan
Health Qualifications: Randburg (www.empilweni.co.za)
Chef & Hospitality Training: George (François Ferreira Academy – www.francoisferreira.com)
Business Qualifications: Nationally via www.iib-online.co.za
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MEDIA ENQUIRIES/INTERVIEWS: Jan Greyling on 082 556 8778 /jan@uxi-ad.co.za