Motshekga: Official countdown has begun to matric exams
Updated | By Sibahle Motha
Matrics across the country are expected to sit down for their final exams from November 5.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga gave an update on the Covid-plagued academic year in Pretoria on Thursday morning.
“So today, we launch the official countdown to the examinations. It is now 34 days to the start of the NSC examinations for the matric class of 2020.
“We therefore appeal to parents, guardians, and communities to rally behind all the candidates who will be writing their final exams this year. It is an extraordinary time for them and all of us, but they need the support more.”
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More than 1 million matriculants are expected to write their final exams next month, which will be one of the biggest groups in history.
“A total of 1 058, 699 candidates will sit for the examinations and we certainly have never had to manage a number that large before,” Motshekga said.
“It is going to be a huge task, but one that we will need to ensure it is managed and coordinated smoothly.”
All exam centres have been audited to ensure they comply with Covid-19 health and safety protocols.
“A protocol to ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols has been developed and distributed to guide all the chief invigilators. Invigilators and all other officials involved in the management of the conduct and administration of the examination.
“All provincial education departments have secured the extra rooms at existing examination centres that are needed for the writing of the combined 2020 November Grade 12 examinations.”
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