Central SA
North West Education beefs up security ahead of NSC exams─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 08:17 Wed, 27 Sep 2023
“I am confident with the readiness on the technical side. The printing of question papers is up to prescribed standards and safety measures are in place.”
The North West Department of Education has beefed up security to ensure no question papers are leaked or lost ahead of the National Senior Certificate exams.
There are 46 395 learners in the province, including those who registered on a part-time basis. They will be writing exams in 448 exams centres. This is a decrease of 4.94% compared to the 2022 cohort of 48 808 learners. Education spokesperson in the province, Mpatha Molokwane, confirmed the readiness to host the exams this year.
He said the department has put measures in place to ensure question papers are secure. Molokwane said the printing and packaging of question papers will be overseen by provincial officials, through day and night shift schedules. While two to three officials of chief invigilators will get training. This is part of departmental plans to aid the efficient operation of examinations at the centre.
North West MEC Viola Motsumi during a meeting with officials from the Department of Infrastructure. Photo: North West Department of Education/Facebook
"North West, as a provincial Education Department, will constantly strive for excellence in the administration of examinations. The legitimacy of the examinations is of the utmost importance. Despite being 60% rural, the province has held the top five position for the past years."
Motsumi encouraged parents to support, guide, and be patient with their children as they transition from school to young adulthood. This was during her visit to Resegofetse Secondary School for the deaf.
"I am confident with the readiness on the technical side. The printing of question papers is up to prescribed standards and safety measures are in place. I wish you take this time to thank parents for their continued support and further plead for more parental support during this crucial time of the year."
Motsumi also urged class matriculants to behave ethically and professionally when writing their exams.
"As you sign an oath of good conduct, I encourage you to be truthful to yourselves and I have faith you will do so."
