Grade 12 exams kick off on 27 October

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The Grade 12 exams officially kick off on October 27th.

According to the Department of Basic Education, more than 700-thousand Grade 12 pupils will sit for this year’s matric exam.

Director of Examinations, Priscilla Ogunbanjo says pupils, showing symptoms of Covid-19, will be accommodated to still be able to complete their examinations.

Smile Staff Reporter
Smile Staff Reporter

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