The Department of Basic Education said the investigation on the recent cheating scandal concerning some schools and some Grade 12 learners in Mpumalanga, is expected to be concluded before the results are announced.
The spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga, said, “The outcome will be released on Thursday January 12. It will be handed over to the Umalusi council and they will make the announcement.”
When the news of the alleged cheating broke, the Mpumalanga Department of Education released a statement confirming that an investigation is under way. In its statement it said the probe will be undertaken in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education.
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At the time, the education department said it views the allegations of cheating reported at some centres in the Manyeleti Circuit, in the Bohlabela District, very seriously.
According to reports, a whistle-blower alleged that 370 Grade 12 learners from three Mpumalanga schools had received answers to papers from teachers during their exams. Allegedly, the teachers were paid as much as R1 500 to send the correct answers to some learners on a WhatsApp group chat. This practice has allegedly been termed the “Road to Varsity”.
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Last year the education department said it will henceforth await the outcome of the investigation before determining the cause of action to be undertaken going forward.
The matric results will be announced on Friday January 20.
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