The Gauteng Education Department has warned against pens down parties as matric examinations are concluded.
It says risky behaviour, such as abusing alcohol, leads to dangerous incidents.
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says, We are discouraging the pens down parties which might end in eventualities casualties. We have been saying to candidates, you can celebrate, but responsibly. No alcohol, no parties that would end up with eventualities casualties. So far we are quite happy.