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Parents urged to address concerns over SACAI exam results
Parents and learners express dissatisfaction with their SACAI exam results, prompting Umalusi to investigate discrepancies in the 2024 National Senior Certificate outcomes.
FF Plus congratulates 2024 matriculants on record pass rate
FF Plus congratulates the 2024 matriculants on achieving a record 87. 7% pass rate, encouraging those who did not succeed to pursue supplementary exams and continue their education.
Hawks, State Security probe possible matric results breach
It emerged on social media that a website was claiming that it could sell verified matric results to pupils for R100.
Umalusi approves November 2024 NSC results ahead of release
Umalusi has approved the release of the November 2024 NSC results, confirming they meet all required standards. Results will be out later today. Chairperson Yunus Ballim assured the exams' integrity and encouraged all learners to continue striving for success.
Hawks, State Security probe possible breach in the 2024 National Senior Certificate results
Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces an investigation by the Hawks and State Security into a potential breach of the 2024 National Senior Certificate results, following reports of a website selling verified results to students.
LETTER: Justifying the criticism of the error in the NSC Maths Lit Exam
‘It should be noted that the purpose of the two diagrams in the ‘brick wall’ question is to show the pattern of the bricks, and one should not read more than this into it. ’
Shortage of teachers, markers identified for certain subjects
Staff shortages, inclement weather and a taxi-related protest are some of the hurdles faced by candidates who started writing their 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations this week.
Matric Exams: Department of Education well equipped for NSC exams, says Minister Siviwe Gwarube
Over 55,000 markers have been recruited and trained and will be stationed in 188 marking centres across the provinces.
Basic Education Ministry ‘ready’ for 2024 NSC examinations
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announces comprehensive measures to ensure the integrity and security of the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations, as over 882 000 learners prepare to sit for their exams.
Umalusi outraged by sale of fraudulent matric certificates
Umalusi CEO decried the unlawful sale of fraudulent certificates, saying they posed a threat to the credibility of qualifications.
Exploring the relevance of the BELA Bill to home schooling
Home education was legalised in South Africa under the South African Schools Act (SASA) in 1996. The new Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill does not aim to change this legislation, but to further guarantee that every child receives an education that is on par with what they would receive if they were in a public school.
Parents urged to exercise vigilance over online schools
Amid a rise in the number of online schools in the country, parents have been urged to be vigilant and ensure that the institutions were registered with the relevant regulatory bodies.
Nzimande says stringent measures in place to ensure integrity of qualifications
Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande said professional bodies play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of qualifications offered at universities,
Quality assurance bodies worried about rapid increase in bogus education institutions in major economic centres
Quality assurance bodies in the country have voiced concerns over the “rapid increase” in bogus institutions sprouting up in major economic centres across the country.
A call for urgent optimism for South Africa’s education
OPINION: With teachers, parents, and government each assuming responsibility for their critical roles, the path to improvement is surprisingly simple, writes Alison Scott.
‘One country, one exam’: Activist supports Panyaza Lesufi’s call for one matric exam system in South Africa
Activist Hendrick Makaneta said South Africa must urgently move towards unity by having one exam for all matric learners.
‘If IEB is the best, then every learner in South Africa must write IEB exam’ - Panyaza Lesufi
Panyaza Lesufi has rubbished reports alleging he is calling for scrapping of IEB, but he insists he is advocating for a single exam system for all learners in South Africa.
Matric candidates can apply for script re-marking
Candidates are charged R120 for remarking and R29 for those who want to re-check. The cost to view scripts is R234 after a re-mark or re-check of results for manual applications and online applications before February 2.
Bosa calls for basic education minister to account for low standards
The official announcement of the results will take place on Friday, with the minister expected to pronounce on them then.
UKZN received a whopping 120,000 first-year applications for only 9,000 spots, and here are the most popular courses
The University of KwaZulu Natal has received over 120,000 first-year applications for the 2024 academic year. However, there are only 9,000 spots available.
927 pupils linked to cheating allegations, Umalusi reveals
Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi said 763 pupils in KwaZulu-Natal were linked to cheating allegations while 164 were involved in Mpumalanga.
Umalusi CEO advises employers to scrutinise matric certificates following arrests for fraudulent activities
Rakometsi announced that 11 suspects, had been apprehended by the police for their involvement in various fraudulent activities related to matric certificates.
Umalusi approves 2023 matric exams amid challenges of group copying and errors in papers
Umalusi gives the green light to the 2023 matric examinations, affirming no paper leakages or major disruptions.
Motshekga urges Matric class of 2023 to emulate Boks
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga told learners that the focus was on them to do well in their Matric exams this year.
Umalusi heightens verification amid fake certificates
Every quarter, an average of 17% of copies of certificates submitted for verification could not be authenticated.