Basic Education Minister Mrs Angie Motshekga (MP) will announce the results of the 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC) on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 in Midrand, Johannesburg.
A total of 790 405 candidates sat for 147 question papers in 7 416 examination centres nationwide. A further 212 learners wrote at correctional facilities.
The announcement will be preceded by a meet-and-greet breakfast of the Minister and Deputy Minister with the 2019 top-achieving leaners and their parents.
Media is invited as follows:
Breakfast with the 2019 Top-Achieving learners and parents:
Date: Tuesday 7 January 2020
Time: 08:00
Venue: Vodacom Dome, Vodawold, Midrand
Ministerial Announcement of the 2019 NSC Results
Date: Tuesday 7 January 2020
Time: 15:00 for 16:00 (media is advised to arrive as early as possible)
Venue: Vodacom Dome, Vodawold, Midrand
Enquiries:
Elijah Mhlanga: 083 580 8275 (Head of Communication)
Hope Mokgatlhe: 079 817 0427 (Ministerial Spokesperson)
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION