Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will announce the outcome of the 2023 National Senior Certificate examinations on Thursday, 18 January 2024. Image: File
Matric exams:Security enhanced, NO leaks
Department of Education says they has enhanced security measures to minimize the risk of matric exam paper leaks.
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will announce the outcome of the 2023 National Senior Certificate examinations on Thursday, 18 January 2024. Image: File
Final matric exams are set to begin on Monday, with thousands of candidates sitting for their English papers.
The Basic Education Department revealed it’s beefing up security for Grade 12 exams, which start on Monday. They revealed that they’re determined to prevent any question paper leaks.
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Matric exams safety beefed up to ensure no leaks
The department is collaborating with the state security agency and Umalusi, a quality assurance body, to ensure these measures are effective, according to EWN.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga emphasized the importance of provincial education departments adhering to established procedures for storing question papers and following all security protocols.
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They have also set specific collection times for chief invigilators to minimize the chances of early access to the paper.
“Provincial Education Departments (PEDs) have been tasked with following strict standard operating procedures, including training storage point managers in security protocols.
“Furthermore, specific collection times for question papers by chief invigilators have been established to deter any unauthorized early access.
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Total number of invigilators and markers
To ensure the smooth execution of the examinations, a total of 207 different question papers will be utilised. Supported by a dedicated team of 72,500 invigilators and 52,500 markers.
Furthermore, the invigilator roster has been expanded to 72,500 individuals. All committed to ensuring the examinations’ proper conduct, compared to 72,000 in the previous year.
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Umalusi, the quality council for general and further education and training, has granted its approval for all the question papers that will be administered during the October and November 2023 examinations.
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