The North West Department of Education, MEC Viola Motsumi, is delighted with the successful and smooth progress of the 2026 May/June National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in the province.

These examinations officially commenced last week, May 25, 2026, and have progressed without any major disruptions at all centers. A total of 294 examination centers are registered across the province to fully administer the 2026 NSC May/ June examinations.

MEC Motsumi applauds the teachers, invigilators, exam officials, and support staff for their commitment and dedication in ensuring that matric candidates are adequately prepared and examination processes are efficiently conducted.

” The commitment and dedication displayed by our teachers and support has been very key in assuring that learners are provided with the best possible opportunity to succeed in their examinations. We remain calm and confident that our candidates will continue to perform well throughout the May/June examination period,” says MEC Motsumi

MEC Motsumi further confirms the department’s full support for the examinations being conducted. Candidates in the province completed the curriculum coverage on schedule and participated in extensive revision programmes, which were conducted in weekend camps and preparatory assessments during the second quarter of the 2026 academic year.

To date, there are no irregularities that have been reported that could jeopardize the credibility and integrity of the examinations. The Department is pleased with the smooth running of the examinations thus far and sends best wishes to all candidates as they proceed with their examinations.

For more information please contact:
Mr.Vuyo Mantshule | Departmental Spokesperson | 073 217 7335
Dr. Elias Malindi | Head of Communications | 072 892 8399