He said in previous years some community members took advantage of the exams to draw attention to water shortages.
“Education is not only for government but rather a societal issue and needs everyone. It’s the only weapon which will assist this country to grow and keep job opportunities and grow the economy.”
They will also safeguard the safety of the exams after parents and angry community members threatened to disrupt exams in some of the schools as there was no water, he said.
“We are engaging with Cogta.”
Ntuli said they have plans to heighten security at high-risk examination centres in all 12 districts. Among the high-risk centres identified are Umlazi and Umzinyathi, which have 18 centres each, Umgungundlovu with 18, Pinetown (11), Zululand (8), King Cetshwayo (8), Ugu (7), Umkhanyakude (6), Harry Gwala (4) and Amajuba (1).
“We are ready. We don’t have concerns. There are measures to ensure that we do not falter and to ensure we present a credible exam,” said Ntuli.
MFUNDO MKHIZE
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