National Senior Certificate examinations enter second week after successful first week
The Department of Basic Education is satisfied with the progress of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Examinations following a successful first week which proceeded with no serious incidents reported.
Apart from the 319 learners who could not access the examination centre in the Kariega area in the Eastern Cape, examinations went on smoothly elsewhere in the country.
There are 727,121 full-time and 155,215 part-time candidates registered for the examination taking place in 6 909 centres in the 9 provinces.
The Department of Basic Education has conveyed a message of appreciation to all involved in the administration of the examination. The Department is indebted to the SAPS who helped to transport some NSC candidates who were trapped in the flooding in the Eastern Cape. The learners were transported safely in the SAPS Nyala and were able to write their exams on time.
On Monday morning at 9am, the candidates will sit for English Paper 1 (HL, FAL, SAL). Once again the examination system will be operating at full capacity as the subject written is taken by the majority of Grade 12 learners.
The Department urges all the candidates to continue their commitment to an examination that is free of cheating. Invigilators are also required to exercise vigilance when executing their duty.
The Department appeals to members of the public to refrain from conducting protests that threaten the examination when roads are blockaded.
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Elijah Mhlanga: Head of Communication
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