The MEC of the North West Department of Education, Viola Motsumi, expressed satisfaction with the third day of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, commencing with the learners writing English Paper 3.

MEC Motsumi today went to motivate learners and monitor examinations at MpheBana Secondary in Koster, where 189 matric candidates sat for examination.

Following the examination monitoring, Motsumi called a meeting with the School Management Team (SMT) and School Governing Body(SGB)to deliberate on the proposed strategy for the incubation of all candidates. The incubation process is arranged to start on Sunday, 26 October 2025. During this examination period, the North West will station subject advisors to assist the school with the incubation programme to support all candidates, as they have consistently performed below 80% throughout the year.

Motsumi emphasised that school must work closely with the parents during the incubation camp for teachers to be able to concentrate on the curriculum.
“The incubation camp will allow teachers to give more time to curriculum delivery while parents partner with the school to foster a conducive environment for learners. We remain committed to supporting every candidate and will continue to monitor examination processes until the last paper is written”,says Motsumi.
Candidates are scheduled to write a three-hour examination, Afrikaans Paper 3 on Friday, 24 October 2025.

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Vuyo Mantshule | DepartmentalSpokesperson | Cell:073 217 7335
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