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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach that saw matric exam ...

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The Department of Basic Education has confirmed a breach of the 2025 NSC exams linked to its own offices and seven Pretoria ...

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decisive and transparent intervention by Minister Siviwe Gwarube following the ...