High-risk matric exam centres get spotlight

The department of basic education has implemented strict oversight measures at examination centres deemed high-risk as the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations begin with more than 900 000 candidates.

- Enkosi Selane

Public examination centres that have experienced repeated irregularities will have external invigilators permanently stationed on site to ensure examination integrity.

According to the department, these high-risk centres, whether public or independent schools, will have invigilators deployed from outside the school, district or province.

The measure forms part of a broader risk categorisation system that determines how invigilators and security resources are distributed across the country.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said this oversight is essential.