Cape Town — President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his best wishes to matric learners as they begin the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, which started on Monday morning.
The exams kicked off with the English and Afrikaans writing papers.
In his message, Ramaphosa wished the matriculants success as they embark on this crucial and final phase of their schooling journey.
“I’d like to wish all the matriculants in our country who start their examinations on Monday a great deal of luck. Matric is quite a challenging exam but I know that our matriculants are up to it,” he said.
He said that the matriculants have worked hard to prepare for the exams and he wished them the best of luck.
“Many have written the exams before you, have always done well. I know you will not disappoint, you will also do extremely well. Get those distinctions and get those passes,” he concluded.
The matric exams will end on Thursday 28 November 2024.
Wishing the Matric Class of 2024 well as they prepare for their National Senior Certificate exams.#Matric2024 pic.twitter.com/0HPn9JYAcv
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) October 20, 2024
In a statement, Ramaphosa said that the matric class of 2024 began their Grade 1 journey in 2012 and have reached this important milestone with the support of those around them, including parents, teachers, siblings, friends, and family.
“You are ready now to play back the knowledge you have acquired during these important years of your life. Be confident in what you know, believe in yourself and know that you are meant to succeed,” Ramaphosa added.
He said the examinations are not an obstacle but a gateway to continued success and a new phase of life.
“As you continue to prepare for your exams, there will be moments of difficulty. When these come, ask for help from everyone around you and they will support you.
He encouraged learners to motivate themselves and their classmates to use their skills to take the country foward.
WELL WISHES TO MATRIC CLASS OF 2024
President @CyrilRamaphosa wishes the Matric Class of 2024 well for the National Senior Certificate examinations that begin tomorrow, Monday, 21 October 2024. https://t.co/FMuvBQapXX
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 20, 2024
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