The end in sight for matrics
The matrics are almost finished after a well run exam period
A total of 150 000 matrics wrote English Paper 3 yesterday and Friday sees the final National Senior Certificate(NCS) examination written with results expected on the 7 January.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said, ‘The matric examinations are currently on-going and we are happy to report that thus far this year’s National Senior Certificate has seen no major incident.’
She added that the results of the last national exams show the country’s education system is improving following the revision of the curriculum.
‘We have weathered the storm and have turned the Titanic around. Much work has been done to bring stability in the system. Many schools are fairly functional and those that are struggling are receiving more support from national, provinces and districts.’
KZN Department of Education spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said that they were satisfied that the matriculation examinations have been conducted with integrity and without serious problems.
He also added that ‘the media was to be thanked for their vital role in creating a state of readiness amongst the matriculants.’
Local schools, when contacted, reported that everything went smoothly and no problems were encountered.
‘Our pupils were prepared and focused and we have our dedicated teachers to thank for that,’ a local Headmaster said.
‘Success in these exams is a culmination of dedication and hard work by both our students and teachers and the proof will be in the results.’
The National Senior Certificate examinations commonly known as ‘matric’ have become an annual event of major public significance in South Africa.
It not only signifies the culmination of 12 years of formal schooling but the NSC examination is one of the key barometers to indicate the state of health of the education system.
