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Mothusi Magano, Ronnie Nyakale and Dumisani Mbebe star in new SABC1 edutainment series Higher Grade. Follows passionate teacher Bra Sam (Mothusi) who fights to keep maths and science as a subject in his Ekurhuleni school when authorities want to remove them. Premieres Sunday 7 September at 19h30. >>

TVSA Team
28 Aug 2025 16:15

The scenario:

In the drama, schools in Ekurhuleni have struggled with a low matric pass rate.

In response, the education department has pressured them to phase out maths and science, arguing that removing these challenging subjects will boost overall results.

This creates a conflict between raising pass rates and preserving vital subjects.

Gifted maths and science teacher Bra Sam faces the threat of losing maths and science at his school in Vosloorus: he aims to raise this year’s maths pass rate from 25% to 65%.

Succeeding would not only save his job but also prove to the authorities that these subjects are worth keeping, making this challenge central to the story.

Bra Sam and his pupils attempt to turn the results for mathematics and science around in order to save the subjects from being cancelled by the district.

However, in their quest, they encounter personal struggles that they must overcome, as well as powerful forces at work that are out to ensure that mathematics and science are sidelined due to personal benefits and ulterior motives.

The series aims to encourage students to take up maths and science and also instill a sense of pride among teachers and teaching.