Mental health support networks mobilise as KZN officials finalise exam readiness

Daily Maverick | 13.05.2026 18:55
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has declared itself “combat ready” for the 2026 mid-year examinations, with more than 25,000 candidates set to begin writing across the province. In a comprehensive readiness briefing, the department confirmed that all systems are in place to administer the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate exams, emphasising a zero-tolerance policy toward cheating or the leaking of papers.