Basic Education says no major incidents during 2021 matric exams
The Department of Basic Education says it is pleased to report that there were no major hiccups during the writing of this year's final matric exams.
National spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says the marking process is the next step.
"Apart from the reported incidents of some candidates caught with crib notes and cell phones, there are no confirmed reported serious irregularities at this stage that could threaten the credibility, integrity and image of the examinations, as a whole.
"The five-week-long examination, which began on 27 October, was written in 6 326 public examination centres, 526 independent centres and 326 designated centres.
"A total of 897 786 candidates registered to sit for the November 2021 NSC examinations, comprising 735 677 full-time candidates and 162 109 part-time candidates."
Teachers will start checking the NSC scripts from Wednesday.
That process will continue until 22 December.
"More than 41 500 markers have been appointed to mark the scripts at 193 centres located in 9 provinces.
"The Department has increased the number of marking centres to ensure better compliance to Covid-19 protocols.
"All marking centres will implement stringent Covid-19 protocols including daily screening, the appointment of compliance officers, the supply of masks, sanitising stations as well as social distancing."
Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to release the 2021 matric results on 20 January.
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