The Western Cape Education Department has urged the public to prioritise matric candidates and treat them as the province’s “VIPs” in the lead-up to and during the exam period. Image: Pixabay.
(The Post News)– With only 40 days left for matric to start their final exams, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged the public to prioritize grade 12 candidates and treat them as the province’s “VIPs” in the lead-up to and during the exam period.
The Western Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier, in a statement on Thursday, said the learners were already under enough pressure and do not need the added stress of protests and disruptions in and around schools. “Our teachers, tutors, and officials have been hard at work preparing our candidates for the final hurdle of their school careers,” said Maynier.
According to the MEC, nearly 22 000 grade 12 learners attended ‘Back on Track’ winter school during the mid-year holidays, which took place in all eight education districts in the province. He said revision classes will also take place during the spring school holidays in October, while matrics have also had weekend revision classes during the third term.
Tips for Success for Matric 2025
The provincial department also announced it will provide a ‘Tips for Success’ booklet featuring comprehensive guidance on effective study strategies, essential exam concepts, maintaining health and wellness during exams, a sample study timetable, and advice from past matric learners. “Our annual matric support booklet has been delivered to schools, which contains past matric papers, administrative details like the exam timetable and pass requirements, study tips, and advice for post-school studies.”
“The run-up to the exams can be a particularly stressful period for our candidates. We encourage all learners who are struggling, or adults who are concerned about a learner’s mental health, to reach out to us for help.”
He told learners that it is the home stretch and the time for complete focus and commitment. “The hours you invest over the next 40 days will be of great benefit to you during the exams. We are here to support you, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you when the results are released in 2026.”
The department has also collected a wide variety of eLearning resources to support the students, including past papers and memos, video lessons, content summaries, and study guides. The exams begin on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, and end on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
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