Cape Town - The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) MEC, David Maynier, has dismissed rumours practical exams in the province would be stopped due to load shedding.
48 049 Computer Applications Technology (CAT) Grade 12 candidates across the country started their practical exam on Tuesday.
However, in the Western Cape there was confusion after claims surfaced the exam would not go ahead due to power cuts.
11 030 pupils were expected to sit for their Cat practical exam, and 927 due to complete their Information Technology (IT) practical exam on Wednesday.
Maynier said: “Despite the unfortunate continuation of load shedding today, we are proceeding with the Computer Applications Technology practical exam and Information Technology tomorrow because we are prepared for this eventuality. Schools have contingency plans in place and every exam will go ahead as scheduled. We will deal with any problem that arises on a case by case basis.
“We wish our matrics all the best for their practical exams this week, and look forward to celebrating their results in January.”
He urged candidates not to miss their exams and go to the writing centres.
Schools across the country signed their matric Commitment Agreements on Monday which outlines behaviour is not acceptable during exams.
Maynier visited Vista Nova High School and witnessed the signing.
During the 2021 exams, 9 pupils were found in possession of crib notes, and 14 brought cellphones into the exam room.
Cape Times