The Department of Basic Education has scrapped mid-year exams for matric pupils to allow time to “cover” the years’ curriculum.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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According to the Sowetan, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga made the announcement during a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. Motshekga says the plan is to keep the Grade 12 pupils in class for as long as possible.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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