Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi takes aim at IEB. Photo: Panyaza Lesufi/ Facebook
‘Everything is the same besides exam name’ – Lesufi aims at IEB
Gauteng Premier and former Education MEC Panyaza Lesuif says we can’t continue to separate exams on the basis of class.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi takes aim at IEB. Photo: Panyaza Lesufi/ Facebook
With the release of the 2023 matric exam results later this week, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi took aim at the Independent Examination Board (IEB).
LESUFI RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT IEB
A baffled Lesufi alluded that he fails to understand the existence of IEB when its candidates go on to study in the same universities and colleges attended by Umalusi candidates.
“One country, one matric examination. In a few weeks time all our matriculants will be in the same lecture rooms in the same varsity or college. Why are they still writing different matric exams? Lesufi asked, further saying the IEB or NSC is a matter that must be attended to.
“Everything is the same besides the name of the exam.”
Lesufi
ALSO READ: Viral Video: KZN taxi driver humorously showcases matric certificate in viral TikTok clip
SIMILARITIES BETWEEN UMASLUSI AND IEB
“The pass mark is the same. The curriculum is the same. The standard bearer is the same (UMALUSI). We can’t continue to separate exams on the basis of class. The rich, semi-rich and poor having different matric examinations,” he criticised.
“All our children should write the same examination like they do at universities or colleges. It’s about time,” the Gauteng Premier advocated.
THE RELEASE OF BOTH EXAM RESULTS THIS WEEK
The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) is set to release the results on Thursday, 18 January, with learners being able to access their provisional results the following day, (Friday, 19, January). Meanwhile, its counterpart, the NSC will release the results on Friday, 19 January, with most matriculants to have access after midnight or at the weekend.
ALSO READ: Matric results 2023: Fail an exam? Here’s HOW to apply for a REMARK
Do you think Premier Panyaza Lesufi has a point in trying to merge the IEB and Umalusi into one examination board?
Share your thoughts in our comments section.
ALSO READ: Calendar: How many days are there in 2024?
