Cope notes with concern the radical plan reported in the Sunday Times, dated 13 September 2009, of the Department of Basic Education to lower the traditional matriculation distinction from 80% to 70%. There is a similar concern about a report that the Minister of Basic Education has been unaware of this move.
In view of this bungle, we call upon the Minister to stop this idea as it could have serious implications for university intake and education in general. [Applause.]