Minister Debbie Schäfer to caution NSC candidates about cheating
Tomorrow, Thursday 13th October 2016, Minister Debbie Schäfer will be visiting ID Mkize Senior Secondary School in Gugulethu to caution candidates about cheating ahead of the 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations and to witness the signing of the National Senior Certificate pledge.
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, Minister Schäfer will witness the signing of the pledge by candidates from ID Mkize Senior Secondary School.
The Minister 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 13th October 2016
Time: 8h00
Venue: ID Mkize Senior Secondary School, NY50 Gugulethu, 7750
There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews.
Media enquiries:
Jessica Shelver
Cell: 076 175 0663
