WCED cautions matric learners against cheating

Loyiso Langeni
17 October 2014

Western Cape Education Department has warned Grede12 learners against cheating in the upcoming National Senior Certificate Examinations.

Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer said in a statement that cheating can result in serious consequences such as being banned for writing the NSC up to three years. 

In the coming days, candidates across the Province will be signing a voluntary pledge that, amongst other things, shows their commitment to comply with all rules and regulations relevant to the NSC exams.

Ministerial Spokesperson Jessica Shelver This will have obvious effects on the candidate’s future study plans and opportunities.

“Put simply, Cheating is not worth it, you are only cheating yourself. Learners have spent at least twelve years at school and should not risk throwing all this away by using irregular means to pass the examinations.”  Shelver added.