JOHANNESBURG - With the 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC) entering the final stretch, the Department of Basic Education has urged provinces, pupils and exam centres to remain alert to adverse weather conditions.
These include excessive heat, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, which may affect the examinations.
In a statement, the department said provincial departments must monitor updates from the South African Weather Service and local disaster management authorities.
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This is to ensure that appropriate precautionary measures are implemented when necessary.
Examination centres have also been urged to ensure that conditions remain conducive particularly during periods where there is excessive heat.
This includes:
- Ensuring adequate ventilation
- Access to safe drinking water
- Functional sanitation facilities
- Appropriate arrangements to minimise candidates' exposure to extreme temperatures