As the 2024 matric final examinations commerce, one learner found themselves on the wrong side of the law as they got arrested during exams, in connection to an alleged robbery.
Being a grade 12 learner, jail is the last place you want to find yourself in, as these examinations determine the rest of your academic future. Per reports by SowetanLive, the learner who attends a KZN school was dragged out in handcuffs, for his alleged involvement in a robbery.
Speaking on the pending case involving the learner, the spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga said, “It is alleged that over the weekend when he was supposed to be preparing for the maths exam on Monday, he was busy doing other things. Police arrested him while busy writing the exam.”
While still grappling with the effects of these minor disruptions, Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube stated, “I am delighted to report that so far, the administration of this year’s NSC exams has been progressing well, showcasing the strength and resilience of our systems.”
Siviwe added, “These exams mark a critical milestone for our learners, who have spent years working toward this moment, and I am pleased to say that, so far, our systems are holding up well under the pressure.”
Entertainment publication, ZiMoja mentioned that since the beginning of the final examinations, there have been challenges such as protests, both in Northern Cape and Limpopo province and floods in KZN where learners had to be evacuated out of schools for their safety.
SowetanLIVE also reported that according to records over 727,121 full-time learners and 155,215 part-time learners were sitting for the 2024 final examinations.
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