Second chance for matrics to rewrite
These examinations are open to candidates who could not sit or finish the examination due to various reasons, including medical reasons, a death in the family or some other special reason.
The department of basic education (DBE) has invited candidates to register for a second opportunity through the 2021 May/June matric examinations.
This comes as the first ever May/June matric examination was held in May 2019, with over 350 000 candidates having registered for the second opportunity.
“This examination grants candidates that registered for the November 2020 examination, but may not have satisfied the requirements for a certificate, a second opportunity to do so,” DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said.
Mhlanga said the May/June examinations formed part of the department’s second chance matric support programme.
He said in addition, these examinations were open to candidates who could not sit or finish the examination due to various reasons, including medical reasons, a death in the family or some other special reason.
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“In addition, candidates not satisfied with their results are able to apply for either a re-mark or re-check. Application forms for re-marking or re-checking of examination answer scripts are available from schools or examination centres,” the DBE said.
He said the DBE also offered learner support material, which was available through the programme and further information could be found on the department’s website.
Mhlanga said the registration for the supplementary examinations would commence on 5 May, and candidates were encouraged to register online or at their nearest education district office.
“The NSC examinations are scheduled to start on 5 May 2021.”
Mhlanga said the DBE was committed to continue to working together with the provincial education departments “to ensure the sustained integrity of the matric examinations as well as to maintain the safety of candidates and officials as the nation continues to respond to Covid-19”.
This also comes as the department was expected to release the 2020 NSC examination results to candidates on 23 February.
The DBE said it would further continue with the preparation for the conduct, administration and management of the 2021 May/June examinations.
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