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A record 200,000 Gauteng candidates set to write matric exams amid high-tech cheating fears

At least 203,794 candidates are expected to sit for the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in Gauteng, with authorities tightening security measures amid growing concerns over sophisticated technology being used to cheat. The exams begin on Tuesday and run until 26 November, marking the largest matric examination cohort in the province's history. Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, confirmed the province's readiness during a briefing in Johannesburg on Monday, saying […]

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“No shortcuts to success”: Gwarube warns matrics against cheating

With the matric countdown underway and pressure mounting, Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has reminded the Class of 2026 that success means little if it comes at the expense of honesty. Grade 12 learners signed pledges on Friday, committing themselves to academic integrity ahead of the November/December National Senior Certificate examinations. The voluntary National Pledge Signing Ceremony reinforces examination rules and calls on candidates to reject cheating, respect their teachers […]

todayOctober 9, 2026 42

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DBE clears pit toilet backlog, infrastructure challenges remain

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, says the government has completed all school sanitation projects under the 2018 Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) Initiative. Speaking during a visit to Dimbaza Primary School in the Eastern Cape on Monday Gwarube announced that all 3,372 schools identified in the 2018 audit have now been provided with safe and appropriate sanitation facilities. She said the programme has benefited more than three million learners and […]

todayJuly 6, 2026 81

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Calls grow for accountability in textbook tender saga

Pressure is mounting for those implicated in the foundation phase textbook procurement saga to be held accountable. This follows the alleged awarding of a R1.6 million contract to Lighthouse Publishers (Pty) Ltd to produce textbooks. It is alleged that the company has no proven track record in delivering large-scale educational materials, and could have benefitted by more than R280 million from the publishing process. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has […]

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Driver in deadly Vanderbjilpark scholar accident arrested

A 22-year-old man responsible for the deadly scholar transport accident in Vanderbjilpark has been arrested. The driver, who faces twelve counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving, is expected to appear in court by Thursday. It is alleged that the driver, who was ferrying school children, collided with a truck after attempting to overtake several cars on a narrow road. Twelve learners died in the tragedy, while five […]

todayJanuary 20, 2026 159 1

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Police probe deadly scholar transport accident in Vanderbjilpark

Police in Gauteng are investigating cases of culpable homicide after a scholar transport crash claimed the lives of at least 13 learners in Vanderbjilpark on Monday. Two other learners remain in a critical condition in hospital, while the driver is also receiving medical treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that the scholar transport driver attempted to overtake several vehicles on the Golden Highway before colliding head-on with a truck. Gauteng police spokesperson, […]

todayJanuary 19, 2026 268

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Matric top achievers honoured for resilience ahead of 2025 results

South Africa’s top matric achievers of 2025 were honoured at a ministerial breakfast in Randburg on Monday, with the Department of Basic Education describing the event as a recognition of resilience, perseverance and excellence — particularly among learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. The breakfast, held just hours before the official release of the National Senior Certificate results, brought together top-performing learners from across the country, many visiting Gauteng for the first […]

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Umalusi clears 2025 Matric Exams despite paper leak; 40 results withheld

Umalusi has certified the integrity and credibility of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, clearing the way for the official release of matric results next week — despite the confirmation of an examination paper leak affecting a small number of candidates. The quality assurance body briefed the media on Friday, outlining the outcomes of its moderation, monitoring and standardisation processes as South Africa counts down to the matric results […]

todayJanuary 9, 2026 289 2

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Gauteng Education moves to allay fears after matric exam breach

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reassured matric candidates that the integrity of the 2025 examinations remains solid, despite the recent leak scandal. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, confirmed that several matric exam papers were leaked, affecting seven schools in Tshwane. The compromised papers included English, Maths and Physics, giving some learners early access not only to the questions but also to the memos. It is reported that the […]

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