The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will hold a press briefing on Monday, 20 October 2025, to present the state of readiness for the 2025 National Senior Certificate NSC examinations.
The annual matric exams are an important milestone in South Africas basic education calendar.
During the briefing, Gwarube will outline:
- The total number of candidates registered to write the 2025 NSC exams.
- The number and distribution of examination centres across provinces.
- The support measures put in place to assist learners in preparation for the exams.
- The readiness of learners to sit for the examinations.
- The readiness of the basic education system to effectively administer and manage the exams nationwide.
- Threats detected and mitigation strategies.
According to the department, the Minister will be joined by the Members of Executive Councils MECs for Education from the various provinces.
Members of the media are invited to attend the briefing at Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, starting at 12 pm