As the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway today, President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025.
In a statement ahead of the start of the exams on Tuesday, 21 October, the President said the examinations provide a “moment for this cohort of young people to shine.”
“You’ve got this, Class of 2025. All your years and hours of progressing to this point in your education are assets that you can use to your advantage in these exams. As you apply 12 years of learning and exploration in these exams, you will be opening new doors to your future and to the success of our nation.
“Each of you has grown intellectually and emotionally during your years in school, and your families and communities have followed your journey with pride and support,” said the President on Monday.
The first citizen called on learners to persevere and focus on the papers ahead of them.
“There will be moments of stress and doubt - this happens during high-pressure situations. But we know the odds are in your favour.
“Reaching these exams is an achievement of which you can be proud, and which gives the nation the confidence that the Class of 25 will move our nation forward. Good luck!” he said.
Meanwhile, government extended its best wishes to all matriculants for the examinations.
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Last Wednesday, the quality assurance body, Umalusi, expressed full confidence that the country’s examination system is ready for the conduct, administration and management of the 2025 end of year national examinations. - SAnews.gov.za
