Matric student goes into labour during exam
A 17-year-old matric pupils toughed out labour pains to complete her exam on Friday.
The Gauteng Department of Education says the pupil, from a secondary school in Tsakane, started experiencing contractions while writing in the main exam room.
Spokesperson Steve Mabona says after the girl refused to leave the room, she was moved to an office to continue writing.
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"Fortunately, the paramedics promptly responded and waited for about 30 minutes for the said learner to complete her Maths Literacy paper.
"She was then taken to a local hospital, where she received the necessary medical attention and gave birth."
Mabona says the department will ensure that she is able to complete her outstanding papers.
"It is not our wish that they give birth while still at school because the responsibility of parenthood impacts negatively on their ability to continue with their studies.
"Policy allows learners to stay at school while pregnant and return after giving birth.”