Overview
- The Department of Basic Education says the breach was detected through its internal monitoring and oversight systems.
- Marking continues nationwide with more than 52,000 markers, with completion expected by 18 December 2025.
- Results remain scheduled for release to candidates on 13 and 16 January 2026, with website access from 6am on 13 January.
- The Information Regulator’s court bid to restrict publication under POPIA has been argued, and judgment is reserved in the North Gauteng High Court.
- The DBE opposes the regulator’s application, AfriForum joined in support of publication, the EFF backed the regulator, and an enforcement notice warned of a possible R5 million fine.