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The matric exams will start on November 1, according to a department circular. File photo.Image: Shelley Christians

Matric exams to start on November 1 and end on December 7‚ department circular shows

It’s official: the national senior certificate exams for matric pupils will start on November 1 and end on December 7. The exam papers scheduled to be written on November 1 include English home language‚ first additional language and…

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“Irresponsible” councillor delays matric exam

An ANC ward councillor in Whittlesea is accused of delaying matric exams for several schools in the area by blocking entry and forcefully confiscating gate keys from Zamokuhle High School caretaker, last Thursday. The school is reportedly…

The basic education department has extended the marking of grade 12 exam papers due to a shortage of markers. Stock photo.Image: 123RF/Julija Sapic

Leaked matric exam papers must not be rewritten, judge orders

The two leaked matric exam papers must not be rewritten, the Pretoria high court ruled on Friday. Judge Norman Davis has set aside the basic education department’s decision to have the two leaked matric papers rewritten. This comes after…

Basic education minister Angie Motshekga confirmed that two matric papers will be rewritten after leaks. Image: Cebisile Mbonani

Matric maths and science papers to be rewritten

The matric mathematics paper 2 and physical sciences paper 2 are to be rewritten across SA. This is according to a statement from basic education minister Angie Motshekga, released ahead of a media briefing on Friday afternoon. “The CEM…

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA has shared its plea to create a more conducive environment for matric students to study during their finals.Image: 123RF/arrowsmith2

Contralesa calls on taverns to quieten down for matric finals

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa) is tired of loud noise disturbing matrics trying to study and has called on tavern owners to keep the volume down.Matrics are studying hard and sitting for their final exams‚ which…

Five provinces reported positive cases of Covid-19 on the first day of matric examinations.Image: Nonkululeko Njilo/TimesLIVE

Five provinces report Covid-19 cases on the first day of matric exams

Matrics in five provinces tested positive for Covid-19 on the first day of their final exams. This is according to the basic education department‚ which said on Thursday that there were no major issues reported as matric pupils sat down…

Let’s hope it’s the same for this year’s matrics, because the consequences of lowering the standard for achievement this year will have hugely negative consequences for higher education and employment.Picture: LULAMILE FENI

Certainty 1: matric exams will be a farce. Certainty 2: ANC will hide this

Between November 5 and December 15, more than 1.1 million matriculants will write their national senior certificate examination, starting with English and ending with Visual Arts and Agricultural Management Practices. They will receive…

Nearly half of 2007 Grade 1 class did not write matric in 2018 – DA

Nearly half the learners who enrolled in Grade 1 in 2007 didn’t write the full-time matric exams in 2018 as they were expected to‚ the DA said in reaction to the release of the matric results on Thursday. “While the department of basic…