The Department of Basic Education has dispelled rumours that matric pupils will be forced to get vaccinated against Covid-19, as their final exams approach.
DBE spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said eligible matriculants, who are 18 years of age, or older, are encouraged to take the vaccine, but will not be forced to do so.
Mhlanga says there is no requirement for matric candidates to be vaccinated before being allowed to write exams.
To read the DBE’s announcement on the change to the 2021 examination timetable, click here.
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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Matric exam timetable amended to accommodate local government elections @HubertMweli @ReginahMhaule @ElijahMhlanga pic.twitter.com/G8Ki8Mx3PS
— Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) September 15, 2021
The revised 2021 NSC examinations timetable 👇 pic.twitter.com/FzBTWZvreA
— Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) September 15, 2021
