The North West Department MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, extends her best wishes to candidates who are currently writing the Second Chance Matric.

The 2026 May/June National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations commenced on Monday, 11 May 2026. These examinations follow the deadline of registration, which was scheduled for 06 February 2026.

This programme is mainly targeted at those candidates who did not pass in earlier years or those seeking to increase their marks. The results are expected to be released in August 2026.

MEC Motsumi further commends all candidates for their continued dedication and commitment to furthering their education despite previous backlogs.

“I wish you all the best during this examination period. Your perseverance and dedication strongly show courage and more commitment in building a brighter future for yourselves. We appreciate the Second Chance Matric Programme because it gives candidates a genuine second chance to improve their matric results,” says MEC Motsumi.

Meanwhile, the department will concurrently start preparations for the 2026 Mid Term (NSC) National Senior Certificate (matric) examinations scheduled to take place from 08 June 2026 following the conclusion of the May/June examinations.