Lerato Mbhiza
THE first day of the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams on Monday went well in Gauteng Province and Education MEC Matome Chiloane said that the majority of districts had no issues in facilitating the writing of English Home Language Paper 1 and English First Additional Language Paper 1 on Monday.
Chiloane said most candidates were present and honoured all rules and regulations as expected. However, a few instances of absenteeism among full-time candidates were noted.
“In Tshwane West, the majority of full-time candidates attended. However, about eight candidates approached officials stating that they were not ready to write, two other candidates did not write and their whereabouts were unknown, which is concerning. Three other candidates were also hospitalised due to health issues, and were unable to write. “
Chiloane said in Ekurhuleni South, most full-time candidates also wrote their exams. However, one candidate was caught with a
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