The 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams kicked off on 21 October with a relatively smooth first week. Over 880,000 full-time and part-time candidates are participating in this year's exams.
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.
While the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is generally satisfied with the progress, some challenges arose in the Eastern Cape. Severe weather conditions led to power outages, disrupting the Computer Applied Technology (CAT) exam for 319 students. However, the DBE had contingency plans in place, rescheduling the exam for 28 October 2024.
Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga revealed that contingency plans were already in place before 22 October and will now be implemented.
As part of our contingency plans for practical subjects, alternative arrangements were already in place. The 319 pupils who were unable to sit for the exam will now write it on 28 October, a date prepared months ago.
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In another instance, the South African Police Service (SAPS) assisted in transporting students affected by floods to their exam venues.
The learners were transported safely to the SAPS Nyala and were able to write their exams on time.
The DBE has emphasized the importance of fair and honest exams, urging both students and invigilators to uphold integrity. The department has also warned against cheating, highlighting the severe consequences for those caught.
The 2024 Matric results will be announced by Minister Gwarube on 15 January 2025, and will be available at exam centres the following day, 16 January 2025.
