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Teachers’ union Sadtu has vowed to haul the the basic education department to court over a decision to rewrite leaked matric exam papers. File photo.Image: 123RF/ STOCKSTUDIO44
MATRIC REWRITE

Sadtu and Motshekga at daggers drawn over rewrite of leaked papers

The department of basic education says it will defend any attempt in court by the SA Democratic Teacher’s Union (Sadtu) to halt the rewriting of leaked matric exam papers. The union said in a sternly-worded statement on Saturday that it…

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A tweet by the department of basic education on Friday afternoon that the matric computer applications technology (CAT) and IT exams would also have to be rewritten sparked massive panic and confusion.Image: Gallo Images/Die Burger/Jaco Marais
ANGIE MOTSHEKGA

Confusion over education department ‘rewrite’ tweet affecting two more subjects

A tweet by the department of basic education on Friday afternoon that the matric computer applications technology (CAT) and IT exams would also have to be rewritten sparked massive panic and confusion. The tweet came hours after minister…

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