. The Province made preparations for back-up systems and the use of nearby areas with the relevant infrastructure. Some schools in Ulundi had experienced power failures but generators were on hand. . Appointments had been secured in key positions in the Department (e.g. Senior General Manager, General Manager: Examinations, Assessment and Quality Assurance, Manager: Assessment, Accreditation and Certification, Manager: Examination Administration and Manager: Quality Assurance). None of these managers were in acting positions. . The Department had installed cameras in all the critical areas of the examination section. All materials in storage areas were removed and only question papers or answer sheets were stored there. . Further, the Department had also installed cameras in the loading areas at these facilities. All material posing any risk had been removed from the storage facilities.