Johannesburg - The Department of Basic Education has expressed concern over the protests in different parts of the country that are affecting matrics.
The department said 1 127 matrics could not write their maths and maths literacy paper 2 exams in the Nkangala district, in Vosman township, Mpumalanga, on Monday.
“The matter is under discussion as to when will these candidates be given another opportunity to write the affected papers,” it said.
The department said today that the situation was calm after the SAPS helped to clear access to exam centres.
“Monitoring was intensified and candidates were able to write. The district offices mobilised to ensure that learners are assisted. The department has called upon all schools to reopen in the area as the situation has returned to normal.”
The department noted similar protests in the North West and a situation at a school in Gauteng, Phandimphundo Senior Secondary, where 53 candidates did not write their economics paper 1 exam.
“The principal had advised the candidates not to appear for the paper and misdirected the province that there was a protest in the area,” said the department.
Disciplinary action would be taken against the principal, it said.
“The department will make an announcement regarding the next steps to be taken for the learners who missed examination through no fault of their own. Once again the department appeals to members of the public to protect examinations in every way possible.”
The Star