Minister of Basic Education Provides Update on NSC Exams, Confirms 1 Student Arrested at Examination Venue

• Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube gives an update on how matric exams are progressing
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams enter week three but face some challenges
• A university student failed to finish his homework after police arrested him at an exam site in connection with armed robbery

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams are entering their third week, but there are some challenges.

Basis Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube held a press conference where she reported how the investigations were progressing and provided important updates on other matters.

While a minister He touched on the BELA Bill and the multitude food He presented some interesting statistics as well as poisoning cases.

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One student was arrested at the scene

One of the most surprising statistics revealed at the press conference was the arrest of a student during his examination.

The Minister confirmed that the student was unable to complete his exam because he was arrested by the police at the exam venue.

He was arrested in connection with armed robbery.

Two people impersonating university students were arrested

Two fraudsters posing as other university students were also detected and arrested. Fraudsters were trying to take exams on behalf of university students.

Director-General Hubert Mathanzima Mweli confirmed that if any student commits irregularities, they will be banned from sitting for the exam for three years.

It was also observed that a small number of students came across mobile phones and cradle notes while writing their exams. These were confiscated and new answer books were given to the students.

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Adverse weather conditions in some areas Power outages in the country and even taxi The protests also challenged the education ministry. The problem was quickly resolved and university students were still able to take exams.

Gwarube requested a meeting with Godongwana

In a related article, News in brief reported this Gwarube requested a meeting With Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

He said the topic would be to discuss the budget cuts the Department of Education is currently experiencing.

teaching positions Western Cape They are under threat because the Ministry of Education does not have a budget for this.

Source: News in Brief