UKZN warns of illegal matric upgrade centres

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has warned Grade 12 learners, their parents and guardians against applying to, or registering at, any matric upgrade centre claiming to be associated with the tertiary institution.

UKZN confirmed that no ‘Matric Upgrade Centre’ or ‘UKZN Foundation Programme’ opportunity has been approved, sanctioned or authorised by the university.

“The university has not approved or sanctioned the use – which is illegal – of its name, logo, branding, campuses, lecture venues and or residences by these businesses. There is no relationship between these centres and the university. Their operation on UKZN campuses is illegal and not permitted. They are falsely creating the impression that they are in a partnership with the university,” said UKZN.

The university said it is aware that many previous applicants to illegal ‘matric upgrade centres’ were left in an unfavourable position after they lost their money to these businesses.

“The university will institute legal action against any matric upgrade centre found to be unlawfully representing itself as being associated with the university, and where such centre conducts business on and/or uses any of the UKZN facilities for such purposes,” said the tertiary institution.

For information and guidance about ‘upgrading your matric’, contact the Department of Basic Education via its website at www.education.gov.za, the KZN Department of Education at www.kzneducation.gov.za, or the high school where you were registered for, and wrote, your 2021 NSC examinations.

Alternatively, visit the DBE Second Chance Matric Support Programme’s website.