(1) With reference to a statement by Umalusi on 24 April 2012 at the joint meeting of the Portfolio Committees on Basic Education and Higher Education and Training that the underlying philosophy of the nationally set curriculum (NSC) had been designed to ensure that most people achieve the minimum requirements for a pass, why has it been selected as the underlying philosophy rather than the achievement of every learner passing Grade 12 of the identified critical outcomes of the NSC (details furnished); (2) whether the stated underlying philosophy is undergoing review in light of the publicised poor performance in respect of literacy, numeracy, maths and science and problem-solving in Grade 12 examinations and the number of learners who have passed Grade 12 but are not able to access career opportunities or utilise entrepreneurial skills; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?