All systems go for Class of 2023’s final examinations

POLOKWANE – Some 94 376 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates in Limpopo will sit for the first paper next Monday and from that figure, only 3 883 are full-time candidates, however, computer application technology learners started with their final exams on Tuesday.

Independent Examination Board candidates hit the ground running with life orientation last month and will continue with their other papers until November 28.

On Monday, however, all matriculants will write English paper 1 and the timetable concludes with visual arts on December 8.

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Capricorn South and Vhembe East contribute the most candidates this year.

Education MEC, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya visited enrichment centres over the last three weeks in a quest to motivate candidates to work hard and perform at their best.

In several of her addresses, she encouraged emotional and mental wellness, which she described as a crucial factor in ensuring that candidates have the zeal to study and excel.

During the last campaign held in Lephalale last Wednesday, she advised candidates to keep in mind that the examination is a major determining factor in most career choices and they should therefore focus on personal development, even when assisting each other.

Families of matriculants have been advised by Economic Development MEC Rodgers Monama to suspend time-consuming household chores and restricting parties and other nightly entertainment from anyone writing and to give them space to study and revise until the completion of exams.

Monama urged all liquor restaurants situated in proximity to institutions of learning to minimise noise or music during examination time.

“Complaints of noise or loud music from liquor outlets in the matric exam will receive urgent attention from our Liquor Affairs Unit and the South African Police Service, equipped with handcuffs and bakkies aimed at enforcing compliance,” a statement read.

Meanwhile, the Education MEC offered examination’s preparation tips to interested examinations candidates:

• Stay away from social media and focus on your studies. You will have enough time to socialise after the exams.

• Study in groups so that you can help each other where you are struggling, as nobody is perfect.

• Ask questions where you are not sure, there is no such things as a stupid question.

• Don’t stress yourself and consume energy drinks and other forms of boosters. Be true to yourself and rely on your natural strength.

• Get enough time to rest, sleep when you are tired and wake up on timed.