Matrics can access results in newspapers amid legal dispute

WHILE the legal battle over the publication of the matric results continues, matriculants awaiting their results will be able to access them via their local newspapers.

- ZELDA VENTER

Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona yesterday confirmed that this will be the case.

"There was a decision on this matter and yes, the results will be available in the newspapers," Mabona said.

The Information Regulator (IR), however, maintained that the information cannot be published in light of the pending appeal.

The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, in December turned down an application by the IR for an order barring the publication of the results.

Three judges ruled that the results may be published, but that this had to be done by only using the candidate's exam number.

The IR, however, maintains that this will contravene the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).