The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued a strong warning to matric candidates about cheating and bringing notes or cellphones into exam rooms.
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According to the department, every year, matric candidates are asked to sign a matric pledge and a commitment agreement in which they promise to devote themselves to their studies for their exams and do their very best, to follow the exam rules, and to report any violation of the rules that they become aware of.
Education MEC David Maynier said that the commitment agreement details the rules along with the consequences for breaking them. It is signed by both the candidate and their parent or guardian, indicating that they understand the rules and the consequences.
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‘These documents are to be taken very seriously, as the consequences of breaking the rules are severe. The candidate’s results could be nullified, and they could even be barred from writing one to three subsequent examinations, delaying their post-school employment and education. If a candidate is found to be involved in the leakage of any examination question paper, they could face criminal prosecution.
‘It is imperative that candidates carefully check their pockets for notes or cellphones before they sit down to write, as ‘forgetting’ that they were carrying these items is unfortunately not an excuse.
‘Despite the warnings, 33 candidates were found in possession of crib notes or cellphones during the November exams last year. We do not want to see this happen again this year,’ he said.
Maynier wished all the matrics well as they make their final preparations.
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