Gauteng registers 189,693 pupils for matric examinations

Education MEC Matome Chiloane said the department has activated 16 new exam centres, bringing the total to 1,035, at which security mechanisms to mitigate leaking of question papers are in force.The department has also appointed service providers to augment security in school districts. “These include armed escorts, response units, and CCTV cameras for the duration of the examinations,” Chiloane said.Marking of the NSC scripts is scheduled to take place in two stages across 18 marking centres from November 14 to 25 and December 1 to 16. Providing an update on the placement of…