MEC Debbie Schäfer to witness NSC pledge signing & caution NSC candidates about cheating
Tomorrow, Thursday 12th October 2017, MEC Debbie Schäfer will be visiting Intshukumo Senior Secondary School in Gugulethu to caution candidates about cheating ahead of the 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations and to witness the signing of a commitment agreement and pledge relating to the writing of the 2017 NSC examinations.
In the coming days, candidates across the Province will be signing a voluntary pledge that, amongst other things, shows their commitment to comply with all rules and regulations relevant to the NSC exams.
These regulations include following the instructions of the invigilators and not participating in any wrongdoing, for example, trying to bring unauthorised materials or electronic devices, including cell phones, into the exam centre.
Tomorrow, MEC Schäfer will witness the signing of the pledge by candidates from Intshukumo Senior Secondary.
The MEC will be cautioning the learners about cheating in the exams and will explain how cheating can result in serious consequences.
All media are invited and welcome to attend.
Date: Thursday 12th October 2016
Time: 7h45
Venue: Intshukumo Senior Secondary, NY50 Gugulethu, 7750
GPS coordinates: 33° 59′ 34.728″ S, 18° 33′ 42.012″ E
There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews.
Media enquiries:
Jessica Shelver
Spokesperson to MEC Debbie Schafer
Cell: 076 175 0663
