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‘Angie must rewrite!’: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi slams matric exams rewrite

EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has weighed in on the basic education department’s decision to make matric pupils rewrite two exams, saying it would likely cause pupils further stress during an already hectic year. Last week, basic education…

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ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Minimal dropout of grade 12s writing exams despite Covid-19 disruptions

TimesLIVE Prega Govender Matrics in five provinces tested positive for Covid-19 on the first day of their final exams. The department of basic education is on track with its preparations for the largest ever matric exams, which start next…

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