Matric exams: Gauteng Education to clamp down on cheating
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says interventions have been strengthened to ensure exam papers are not leaked.
Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane. Picture: X/@EducationGP1
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Education said that security measures have been improved to protect the integrity of the 2024 matric exams.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said that interventions have been strengthened to ensure exam papers are not leaked.
Chiloane addressed the media on Monday to outline preparations for this year's exams.
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Chiloane said that this year’s matric class faced many challenges, but he's confident the pupils are ready.
"Post Covid-19 they have really worked hard to get to this point, to push themselves to ensure that they work with the schools to catch up on the lost learning time. I'm confident that we have not left any stone unturned," he said.