Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga alongside Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane conducted an oversight visit at Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation with a focus on Aviation in Kempton Park today, on Monday, 30 October 2023, to monitor the start of the 2023 October/November National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
The Minister and the MEC encouraged learners to perform at their very best ahead of their first exam of the season.
A total of 191 181 candidates in Gauteng will be writing in this year’s exams, this equates to 132 561 full-time candidates and 58 620 part-time candidates.
For more information, contact the Gauteng Department of Education’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona on 072 574 3860 or Spokesperson for Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, Xolani Mkhwemte on 084 513 9285
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