Gauteng matriculants expected to sign pledge committing to upholding ethics of exams

Gauteng matriculants are expected to sign a pledge committing to upholding the grade 12 exams with honesty, integrity and accountability.

The signing ceremony for the official National Senior Certificate (NSC) will take place on Friday in Johannesburg.

Provincial education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said MEC Matome Chiloane would lead the event.

"The pledge reinforces the importance of ethical behaviour and fairness in the conduct of examinations, while fostering a sense of responsibility and pride among learners as they prepare for this final milestone in their schooling journey."