All systems go for matric marking

Health and safety a priority as teachers gather to assess matric class of 2020

05 January 2021 - 07:54 By Riaan Marais and Raahil Sain
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Department of health official Theo Solitswayi screens exam assistant Philande Tono at Khanyisa School for the Blind where marking is going to take place
Department of health official Theo Solitswayi screens exam assistant Philande Tono at Khanyisa School for the Blind where marking is going to take place 
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Matric marking centres opened their doors on Monday as marking of the 2020 final exam papers is set to start by Thursday nationwide.

And while some grade 12 teachers are ready and raring to put pen to paper, some are filled with anxiety as they will be entering unfamiliar territory amid the second wave of Covid-19.

However, additional precautions have been taken in an effort to prevent the further spread of the virus at marking centres, in line with the protocols set out by basic education minister Angie Motshekga.

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