The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that an exam breach was detected during the marking of this year’s matric papers.
According to the department, the irregularity was identified through its internal monitoring systems, which flagged the issue during the early stages of the marking process.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to hold an emergency media briefing in Cape Town tomorrow, where she will outline the interventions and corrective measures currently underway.
Further details on the nature and extent of the breach are expected to be announced at the briefing.
