It is customary to buy a newspaper in order to see whether or not the efforts in the exams were good enough to obtain a pass. In case you are unable to find a newspaper, you can now receive your result via SMS and USSD as well as other mobile applications.
The matric results will officially be released on Tuesday 6 January.
Students can register by simply SMSing their ID number followed by their exam number to 35658 or dialing *120*35658#. SMSs cost R3 and USSD rates apply. The service is available until 31 January 2015. The mobile service is a partnership with the Department of Basic Education.
How to register for SMS and USSD
SMS-
- The Learner will send an SMS to 35658
- The SMS will consist of a keyword followed by the ID number and student number.
- The system verifies the keyword, the ID number and the exam number; both numbers must have 13 Digits in order to be accepted. The ID number will also be subjected to an algorithm that identifies if the ID number is a valid South African ID number.
- After the learner has successfully registered, they will receive their results on the day of release.
USSD-
- It is a text based conversation which allows the user to select multiple choice answers.
- The learners will dial *120*35658#, put in their ID number and they will get their results per subject.
Good luck to all the matriculants waiting for their results!
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