Overview
- Learners at Harry Gwala High School in Khayelitsha signed the National Senior Certificate pledge on October 17, committing to honest conduct during final exams.
- Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube told the Class of 2025 that success must be earned through personal effort rather than shortcuts or deceit.
- She warned that cheating undermines public trust and devalues the NSC, harming thousands of candidates who have worked honestly.
- The pledge was presented as a values-based complement to operational safeguards such as exam security and invigilation.
- Gwarube encouraged candidates to sit the exams with confidence and thanked teachers, parents and communities for their support as testing starts later this month.