Some 60.7 percent of matrics passed the 2009 exams which is just less than two percent down from 2008, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Thursday.

Motshekga said although the shift was marginal, it was very disappointing.

In 2008, 62.5 percent of matrics passed.

"Saying we are unhappy is too mild. We've had sleepless nights and agonised."

She said the department would put steps in place to ensure the system improved.

She said subjects such as mathematics, physical science and accounting needed to be given more attention.

All results for all provinces, including Mpumalanga which had been embroiled in a paper-leaking saga, were published and available to students.

On Monday, Umalusi had said it would delay the approval of the Mpumalanga results pending investigations. However, they were available on Thursday.

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