US EditionMatrics can access their results in local newspapers amid legal disputes
The Department will publish 2025 matric results using exam numbers only to protect personal data, complying with a 2022 court order, and will oppose the Information Regulator’s appeal.
- On Monday, 12 January, Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education, will announce the 2025 NSC results, with the Department of Basic Education publishing them using examination numbers only.
- Following a 2022 court order, the Department of Basic Education must publish matric results without compromising learners' identities and remains committed to legal compliance and transparency.
- From Tuesday, 13 January, candidates will be able to access their results from 06:00 on the Department of Basic Education website, while official statements must be collected from schools and examination centres.
- The Department of Basic Education will oppose the Information Regulator's application for leave to appeal, with spokesperson Terence Khala stressing the decision is not disrespectful but legally necessary.
- Publishing via examination numbers only, the Department of Basic Education aims to protect learners' personal information while balancing transparency and accessibility in accredited newspapers.
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DBE to Publish 2025 Matric Results Using Privacy-First, Pseudonymised Model Backed by Court Order
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insideeducation.co.zaDBE confirms publication of 2025 NSC results in accredited newspapers
By Johnathan Paoli The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be published in accredited newspapers on Tuesday, maintaining the format that has been used in recent years. The results will be listed using candidates’ examination numbers and their subject outcomes only, without names, surnames, or identity numbers, a measure the department says is essential to protect le…
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