South Africa's Class of 2024 is gearing up for their final academic hurdle: the matric examinations. With just 41 days to go until the first paper, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed the official start date on Monday, 21 October 2024.
DBE Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, said:
In fact, the actual preparation begins in January when the schools open because by February, March, that's when we get to register those that are in matric to see how many there are and then school continues.
As the DBE finalizes the number of candidates and prepares scripts and question papers, ensuring the safety and security of exam centers and materials is paramount. Previous incidents of leaks and lost papers have highlighted the need for stringent measures to protect the integrity of the exams.
"There's a lot that goes into it," says the Spokesperson.
In addition to exam security, the department is also focused on ensuring learner readiness. School violence can significantly disrupt the learning environment and impact students' ability to prepare for and perform well in the exams.
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Once the exams are completed, the nation will eagerly await the announcement of the matric results. The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, is scheduled to reveal the outcome on 15 January 2025.
Subsequently, the official release of the 2024 matric results will take place on 16 January 2025.
With the countdown well underway, Matric students across South Africa are intensifying their preparations. As they strive to achieve their academic goals, the DBE is working tirelessly to ensure a fair and secure examination process.
