Mary Metcalfe
Mary Metcalfe is a former Gauteng education MEC and an influential figure in South Africa's education sector. She has voiced concerns about the alarming statistics surrounding literacy rates, noting that the high adult literacy rate does not reflect the struggles faced by learners in the education system. Metcalfe calls for more attention to be paid to the systemic issues that contribute to low reading comprehension among students.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 7.00 | 0.39% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 228,991 | $350,000 | 1,351$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 228,991 | $350,000 | 1,351$ |
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South Africa:
Mary Metcalfe is a former Gauteng education minister who raised concerns about boys' underperformance in education.
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South Africa:
Mary Metcalfe is a former Gauteng education MEC.
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