File: The Department of Basic Education has finally released the combined timetable.
JOHANNESBURG - Matrics at public schools will write combined exams from 5 November to 15 December.
The Department of Basic Education has finally released the combined timetable.
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That’s because candidates could not write the May and June exams due to the national lockdown.
In a statement, the department says the late commencement of the exams will give matriculants adequate time to cover the curriculum.
READ: SA Lockdown: Matric exams planned to begin in November
It will also allow time for revision.
More than a million candidates will sit for the 2020 combined matric exam.
Candidates registered for the October/November National Senior Certificate will receive an admission letter, listing their subjects and exam centre by the end of September.
The results will be released on 23 February.
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We have released the final combined Matric Exam timetable, which will commence on 5 Nov and conclude 15 Dec. Let me take this time to wish all candidates the very best of luck as they prepare for this exam. It has been a challenging year, but you will make it! @DBE_SA @SAgovnews pic.twitter.com/gJ6Jp3mNQP
— Dr Reginah Mhaule (@ReginahMhaule) August 12, 2020
