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717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations.
The 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations are scheduled to begin on Monday, with over 717 377 matriculants due to appear for their final exams across 6,898 centers.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga briefed the media on the condition of preparation for the exams on Sunday, stating that the numbers represent the goals, aspirations, and unwavering efforts of all Grade 12 students and are not just statistics.
“There has been an increase in the number of part-time learners from 168 631 in 2022 to 181 143 in 2023 (an increase of 12 512). A total of 207 question papers, 72 500 invigilators and 52 500 markers will drive the examinations process.
“Furthermore, our roster boasts 72 500 invigilators [who are] ready to ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations, compared to 72 000 last year,” Motshekga said.
Minister Angie Motshekga is currently briefing the media ahead of the Matric Exams which begin tomorrow.
— Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) October 29, 2023
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According to Motshekga Umalusi has given the go-ahead for the examinations and authorized all of the question papers that will be used in the October/November 2023 exams.
The State Security Agency conducted an audit of the procedures, and the Minister guaranteed that security measures had been strengthened to avoid paper leaks in all nine provinces.
“Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) must follow standard operating procedures training storage point managers in security protocols. Moreover, specific collection times for question papers by chief invigilators have been established to deter early access. Each PED has its own irregularity committee to anticipate and mitigate crises,” Motshekga said.
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