The Gauteng department of education has urged matriculants to stay away from social media ahead of the National Senior Certificate examinations, which start on October 21.
Chief director for examinations and assessment, Nadine Pote, said social media has become a major source of distraction and misinformation for matriculants, particularly in the weeks leading up to final exams.
I think the most important thing during this time is that our Grade 12 candidates should stay off social media, Pote said.