Nearly 200 inmates to sit for 2023 matric exams
The Department of Correctional Services says 198 inmates will be sitting for the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations at various prisons around the country.
The first inmates sat for Computer Applications Technology on Tuesday, while most of the matriculants will kick off their examinations on Monday with English Paper 1.
A total of 204 inmates were registered for the examinations, but six were taken out after benefiting from the special remission of sentences.
The class of 2022 obtained an 87.5% pass rate, with eleven schools attaining an impressive 100% pass rate.
Four inmates achieved six distinctions, with the best-performing offender scoring an average of 87.9%.
National Commissioner of Correctional Services Makgothi Thobakgale says education helps offenders build a better future for themselves.
“Education fosters a sense of self-worth and purpose among inmates. As a result, this can boost their self-esteem and reduce the likelihood of returning to criminal activities.
"Through strategic partnerships and hard work by educators and correctional officials, DCS is more optimistic of a promising future,” said Thobakgale.
Meanwhile, a total of 1 180 inmates will be sitting for Adult Education and Training (AET), while 1 471 will be sitting for Tertiary Education and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
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