- Government extended its best wishes to all matriculants as the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations commence tomorrow, 21 October.
- Acting spokesperson William Baloyi urged families to provide a supportive, conducive environment to help reduce anxiety and encourage peak performance.
- The start follows confirmation from Umalusi that the examination system is ready, with over 900,000 learners registered for the NSC under the DBE.
The South African government has extended its best wishes to all matriculants as they commence the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations tomorrow, 21 October 2025.
This period signifies the culmination of 13 years of schooling, and learners have been urged to approach the exams with focus, confidence, and determination.
Acting Government spokesperson, William Baloyi, highlighted the significance of the exams, stating, “Your hard work represents not only personal achievement but also a vital contribution to the development and progress of our country.”
The government also appealed to parents and guardians to provide a “conducive environment” and necessary support during this stressful time. Families are encouraged to reduce anxiety by ensuring learners maintain healthy routines, including adequate rest, nutritious meals, light exercise, and regular study breaks.
Baloyi also offered commendation, saluting the Class of 2025 for their resilience and commitment and thanking teachers, parents, and communities for their ongoing support in shaping South Africa’s future.
The start of the exams follows a confident assessment from the quality assurance body, Umalusi. Last Wednesday, Umalusi confirmed it had full confidence in the country’s examination system’s readiness for the conduct, administration, and management of the 2025 end-of-year national examinations.
According to Umalusi’s audit report, a total of over one million candidates are registered to sit for various national examinations this year. This includes more than 900,000 learners writing the NSC exams under the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
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