(1) (a) By what date will the systemic tests commence nationally and (b) what grades will the specified tests cover;
(2) whether all learners in those grades will be tested; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) who has formulated the tests;
(4) whether the tests have been internationally benchmarked; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(5) whether the tests will be independently marked; if not, who will mark them; if so, what are the relevant details?