Matric exams 2023
A little over 188,000 candidates in the province sat for their matric exams in 2023. Image Credit: Twitter@NCape_Education

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Education department commences with matric marking process

According to the Education Department, there are 32 marking centres in the province of KwaZulu-Natal with a total of 8738 personnel involved.

08-12-23 11:00
Matric exams 2023
A little over 188,000 candidates in the province sat for their matric exams in 2023. Image Credit: Twitter@NCape_Education

The Education Department in KwaZulu-Natal has indicated that it is ready to take on the marking of the 2023 National Senior Certificate Examinations (matric papers).

THE DURATION OF THE MATRIC MARKING PROCESS

The marking process is expected to commence on 9 December and conclude on 20 December 2023.

According to the Education Department, there are 32 marking centres in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.
“The Province has a total of 8738 personnel involved in the marking process, which comprises 6 926 markers, 1381 Senior Markers, 277 Deputy Chief Markers, 67 Chief Markers and 87 Moderators,” KZNDOE explained.

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KZN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO COMMENCE TRAINING

The training of marking personnel will begin on 6 December and conclude on 9 December (at the start of the marking process).

“We want to encourage markers to take this process of marking with all the seriousness and diligence it deserves,” said KZN DOE MEC Mbali Frazer.

She further urged the markers to deal with each and every script with the understanding that they are dealing with the learner’s future.
“We impress upon them to be very thorough while marking the learner’s scripts,” MEC Frazer emphasised.

EASY STEPS TO CHECK MATRIC RESULTS ONLINE

To check Matric results online, visit the Department of Education’s Matric portal. Enter your examination number, confirm personal details, and your results will appear.

For IEB or SACAI Matric systems, check results online using the respective portals; all you need to do is enter your ID and examination numbers for a similar process.

To receive results via SMS, text your ID and examination numbers to 35658, according to Searche. Sign up beforehand or use USSD code 12035658# post-release, free of charge.

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RELEASE DATES?

The 2023 National Senior Certificate exams concluded. Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the results on 18 January 2024.

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