The Department of Basic Education has confirmed it is investigating a breach detected during the marking of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.
According to the department, the irregularity was picked up through its internal monitoring systems, which flagged the issue during the early stages of the marking process.
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube is expected to brief the media on Thursday, where she will outline immediate interventions and the measures being implemented to protect the integrity and credibility of the final examinations.
The department says further details will be released following the minister’s address.