Minister Gwarube to monitor the writing of the 2026 National Senior Certificate Examinations in Gauteng
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will on Thursday, 15 October 2026, visit Thembisa West Secondary School in Gauteng to monitor the writing of the English Paper as part of the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The visit forms part of the Minister’s oversight of the national examination process, with a focus on ensuring that examinations are administered in a conducive, secure and credible environment that enables candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and preparedness.
The Minister will arrive at the school at 07h00 and depart at 08h00.
Members of the media are advised of the following details:
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 07h00 – 08h00
Venue: Thembisa West Secondary School, Thembisa, Gauteng
Acting Director – Communication and Research:
Terence Khala
Cell: 081 758 1546
DBE Media Liaison Officer:
Lukhanyo Vangqa
Cell: 066 302 1533
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