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A young man from Eersterust in Pretoria has been begging the Department of Basic Education for his matric certificate and every time they say ‘come back in two weeks’
MAN BEGS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR HIS MATRIC CERTIFICATE
The 28-year-old Duan Jacobus is now scared that he will not get a job opportunity if he does not produce his certificate on 1 February 2023.
Jacobus said he attended evening classes last year at Eersterust Secondary School in Pretoria and wrote his subject in August 2022.
“I only did one subject, which was what I needed to pass my matric,” Jacobus said.
HE NEEDS HIS MATRIC CERTIFICATE TO SECURE A JOB
“The department said my certificate would be ready on 15 November 2022, but has since failed to deliver.
“I went back and forth to the department six times, and every time they said to come after two weeks, come after two weeks.”
Duan Jacobus
An angry Jacobus said if he does not get his matric certificate by the end of this week, he will lose an opportunity for permanent employment with an insurance company.
“I was told in no uncertain terms that I will not be able to start work on 1 February 2023, if I do not have my matric certificate.
“I need this job because I am the sole provider for my mother, my two young brothers, and my child.”
Jacobus returned to the department on Friday and was told to call a woman named Thandi because she is responsible for adding his history results so that he can get his matric certificate.
Duan Jacobus
HE NEEDS HIS MATRIC CERTIFICATE TO START WORK
“On Friday, 20 January 2023, I returned and was told to return in two weeks. I am losing hope, and I am troubled that this country does not have the youth’s best interest at heart.
“If I lost this job opportunity it could have a devastating outcome for my family,” Jacobus said.
“I am heartbroken and scared to lose this job.”
Duan Jacobus