By Levy Masiteng
Eight matric learners from three KwaZulu-Natal schools were allegedly denied the opportunity to write their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.
The incidents involved Thokozamnganga High School in eNtshongweni, Shallcross Secondary School in the uMlazi District and Ntwenhle High School in Folweni.
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KZN Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka has condemned the incidents.
“The denial of an opportunity to write an examination is a serious matter that cannot be taken lightly,” Hlomuka said.
According to the provincial education department, a learner from Thokozamnganga High School was allegedly prevented from writing her history exam last week because she had failed to attend a Saturday extra class.
At Shallcross Secondary School, six learners were allegedly denied the opportunity to write their Mathematics Literacy Paper 1 examination because their performance could compromise the school’s target of achieving a
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