MEC Panyaza Lesufi has sent his good wishes to the matric class of 2021.
Gauteng, South Africa (29 May 2021) – Gauteng education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi has wished the class of 2021 well as they sit for their May/June examinations.
He also commended teachers for their hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The examinations kicked off on Wednesday 26 May, with foreign language exams such as French and Mandarin.
It will end on 7 July 2021, with candidates sitting for Paper 2 Agriculture Sciences.
The province has 49 681 candidates sitting for the exams, of which 31 374 Senior Certificate, 16 246 full-time National Senior Certificate (NSC), 246 part-time NSC, 1023 NSC, and 759 Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 4.
Lesufi encouraged the grade 12 learners to stay focused and use the remaining time productively to prepare for the examinations.
“The year 2020 was the most difficult year in the education calendar,” he said.
”The department remains committed to ensuring that all the 2021 May/June examinations take place in a safe environment adhering strictly to all COVID-19 protocols; including wearing masks, social distancing and regularly washing of hands using soap and water or alcohol-based sanitiser.”
Learners are urged to conduct themselves with honesty during the exams. Cheating and other exams irregularities may result in a criminal record.
The marking will take place between 12 to 22 July 2021 at six marking centres across the province.
The department will also station six COVID-19 compliance team members per marking centre who are trained on compliance requirements. All standard compliance procedures will be followed at all marking centres.
**03 June 2021 Update: the DBE has just confirmed that exams have been suspended with immediate effect.
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