183 prisoners get ready to write matric exams

A total of 183 inmates from 13 schools are expected to write their National Senior Certificate examinations from October 16 to November 28, the Department of Correctional Services says.Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said matriculants behind bars were ready for the exams and that the department was satisfied with the level of preparations.

“As we will soon embark on the writing of examinations, DCS has tested its system in terms of providing a safe and secure environment for examination. The winter school programme has also been one of the best working mechanisms to prepare inmates for the final examination, Nxumalo said.

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