MAHIKENG MAIL-MAHIKENG: Despite being 60 percent rural, the province’s performance has held the top five position in the country consistently for the past years.
For the 2023 cohort, the North West province registered 46 395 candidates which is inclusive of part-time candidates who will write in 448 examination centres.
This is a 4,94 percent decrease to the 48,808 of the 2022 cohort. On Tuesday, September 26 MEC Motsumi visited the printing site in Potchefstroom today to confirm the status of the National Senior Examinations question papers.
During her visit, Motsumi highlighted that printing and packaging will be done following Department of Basic Education standards and under highly secure conditions, with surveillance cameras and physical security at all important locations for security purposes.
The printing and packaging of the question papers will be overseen at times by provincial officials, and shifts for day and night shifts have been scheduled.
Two to three officials of Chief Invigilators in each school will be trained, which will aid in the efficient operation of the examination at the centre. North West as a Provincial Education Department will constantly strive for excellence in the administration of examinations. The legitimacy of the examinations is of the utmost importance. The department also encourages parents to provide their children with the support, guidance, and patience they require as they transition from school to young adulthood.
“I am confident with the readiness on the technical side. The printing of question papers is up to prescribed standards and safety measures are in place. I wish you take this time to thank parents for their continued support and further plead for more parental support during this crucial time of the year.
“To our class of 2023, my advice to you is to behave ethically and professionally when taking your examinations. As you sign an oath of hood conduct, I encourage you to be truthful to yourselves and I have faith you will do so”, Motsumi expressed.
This was during Motsumi’s visit to Resegofetse Secondary and North West School for the Deaf in Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
The Department of Education, led by Acting Head of Department Dr Mvula, is certain that the Class of 2023 will represent the North West province well. 638
