Today, almost 37 000 learners sat for the first paper of the 2009 National Curriculum Statement (NCS) examinations. Except for a minor glitch in Mpumalanga, where a learner came to write without having properly registered, examinations went smoothly throughout the country.
“I remain deeply humbled by the commitment displayed by educators, examination personnel and the cooperation of learners to ensure that day one of the examinations is trouble-free,” says Basic Education Minister, Mrs Angie Motshekga.
Almost 582 thousand learners will sit for the 2009 NCS examination, which began today until 4 December.
Enquiries:
Hope Mokgatlhe
Cell: 071 680 6849
Issued by: Department of Basic Education
26 October 2009
Source: Department of Basic Education (http://www.education.gov.za)
