After the 2025 NSC exams, the SAOU exposes serious concerns regarding learner welfare and unethical practices. Teachers’ union Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysersunie (SAOU) or the South African Teachers’ Union has raised concerns about incidents affecting matric exam integrity including an incident in KwaZulu-Natal where a teacher allegedly supplied answers to 52 candidates in advance. The union has also raised concern about the welfare of pupils during exams.
The union has also raised concern about the welfare of pupils during exams In an opinion piece, Adel Jacobs, head of department for SAOU Professional Services said while the Department of Basic Education said the exams werelargely disruption-free, there were incidents that were concerning including an incident in KwaZulu-Natal where a teacher allegedly supplied answers to 52 candidates in advance. In an opinion piece, Adel Jacobs, head of department for SAOU Professional Services said while the Department of Basic Education said the exams were largely disruption-free, there were incidents that were concerning including an incident in KwaZulu-Natal where a teacher allegedly supplied answers to 52 candidates in advance. “Educators must uphold integrity at all times,” said Jacobs.
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