moved without notice behalf of the ANC:
That the House -
1) notes that the National Senior Certificate, NSC, exams officially began across the country on Wednesday, 23 October 2019;
2) understands that more than 600 000 full-time candidates are registered for the exams this year;
3) recognises that this assessment is the final hurdle for school learners and a culmination of many years of hard work and dedication for the learners, educators and administrators alike;
4) calls on parents to encourage learners during this time to study hard and stay focused;
5) further calls on the Department of Basic Education to leave no stone unturned in ensuring a credible NSC examination; and
6) wishes the class of 2019 the best of luck for this year's National Senior Certificate examinations.
Agreed to.