Matric maths paper 2 and the physical science paper 2 re-write

The National Education Department in South Africa has taken a decision to have a national rewrite of the maths paper 2 and the physical science paper 2. Maths paper 2 will be written on Tuesday, 15 December at and physical sciences paper 2 on Thursday, 17 December. In the past, the department has undertaken provincial rewrites of the matric exams following leaks, but leaks have never occurred on a national level.To take the conversation further as we close off the month we talk to: • Katlego Mongoejane is the President of the Congress of South African Students • Johannes Motona is the President at the Professional Educators Union • Matakanye Matakanye from the National Association of School Governing Bodies • Elijah Mhlanga is the spokesperson at the National Department of Education