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Matrics pledge integrity as national exams begin on Tuesday

South Africa’s matric candidates pledged honesty, discipline and integrity ahead of the National Senior Certificate examinations. Pledge ceremonies were held at schools across the country, with President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing learners at a ceremony in Qwaqwa.

Why it matters

The examinations mark the culmination of matriculants’ schooling careers, according to the source.

Location

Categories: politics-and-governance

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Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
4/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
5/10
Urgency
1/10

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