Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube.
JOHANNESBURG - Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has condemned an AI-generated fake news report claiming that the 2026 matric examinations have been compromised.
The fabricated report alleged that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) English Paper 3 examination had been leaked.
The Department of Basic Education has dismissed the claims as unsubstantiated, warning that they could disrupt the examination process and cause unnecessary anxiety among learners, parents and educators.
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The department said spreading disinformation during this critical period was irresponsible and could undermine the preparation and aspirations of nearly one million matric candidates.
The government has reassured the public that the integrity of the 2026 NSC examinations remains intact and that the examinations have not been compromised.