Irregularities: Two serious irregularities had been identified to date. In one instance a candidate was found with crib notes. In the second instance, a principal denied learners access to examinations claiming that they were not ready to write. Indications were that the efforts of the districts and province to discourage examination malpractices were effective. The Provincial Department reported that the provincial monitors had identified technical irregularities which were dealt with immediately as they had no direct potential to compromise the integrity of the examination.