[LISTEN] Teachers union Naptosa welcomes postponement of May/June matric exam re-writes
"Because of the conditions we have been under, preparations haven't' been able to be made in the manner which we would have liked."
Teachers union Naptosa has welcomed the postponement of the May/June matric exams.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) announced on Saturday morning that the Amended Senior Certificate (old matric) and National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations would be merged with year-end exams.
According to Naptosa's Executive Director, Basil Manuel they had expected the announcement and support it.
"These are your second chance matriculants, these are those who are trying to improve results, etcetera," explains Manuel.
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He adds: "Because of the conditions we have been under, preparations haven't' been able to be made in the manner which we would have liked."
Listen to Manuel below:
Manuel says Naptosa is satisfied that the academic year can still be salvaged.
"When we look at the workstreams that are currently busy with preparations, Naptosa is very happy that there is a dedicated process looking at how the year can be salvaged and what parts of the year can be salvaged," he says.
Listen to Manuel below: