It is the countdown to the release of Matric exams results and there is a mixture of excitement and anxiety among the Matric Class of 2022 as thousands of them wait to see whether their hard work will finally pay off.
Among those with high hopes of passing their exams is Kamogelo Molefe, a student at the Johanna Mokolobetsi High School in Modderspruit, outside Rustenburg, North West.
Molefe believes he has made it and cannot wait to see himself become a Chartered Accountant and said he has studied a lot hence he knows he has made it..
“I can’t wait to receive my results so that I can continue with my dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant. It has always been my dream and I plan to pursue it. Being raised by a single mom has taught me to be independent and appreciate the little that I have.
“My mom has worked very hard for me and my two siblings and it is time I make her proud. My other dream is to build a house for my mother as she has been through a lot, “said Molefe.
Pupils are expected to receive their results on 19 January and their original statements from 20 January. According to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), its officials have already begun processing the results for the Class of 2022.
Almost 900 000 matric pupils countrywide sat for their 2022 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. The exam period started on 31 October and concluded on 8 December and the marking of transcripts took place between December 8 and 20.
The department’s spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, said the preparations are still on track for the official release of results by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on January 19.
”The release of the results is often a tricky and sensitive time for some pupils as they could face pressure from their families or feel depressed during this time. There is nothing one can do other than to wait patiently for the day of results.
“We encourage learners who are prone to battling with stress and anxiety to talk to anyone about their state of mind or contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group for free professional advice on handling stress and anxiety.
The DBE urges learners to collect their results from the centres at which they sat for their NSC exams.
Psychologist Nombulelo Manele has urged pupils to accept the outcome of the result saying for those who fail it is not the end of the world and that they should pick themselves up and continue with their studies.
Manele also encouraged parents to support their children and not blame them for failing as no one plans to fail.
“A lot of pupils end up having suicidal thoughts due to the fact that most parents blame them. They shouldn’t be blamed, but supported and encouraged to enroll for another year. I wish them all the best in their future endeavours, “said Manele.
The department said for remarking, rechecking, and registration for the June and November 2023 exams, would be made on 3 February as the last day to apply for remarking or rechecking of exam scripts. February 8 would be used as a last day to register for the May/June 2023 exams and 15 March would be the last day to register for the October/November 2023 exams.
