Finalising of irregularities: The structures that coordinated the handling and processing of irregularities in the province was the Provincial Assessment and Examination Irregularity Committee (PAEIC). The PEIC ensured that there was a consistent approach in handling irregularities in the twelve districts. Each district had established the District Assessment and Examination Irregularity Committee (DAEIC) which took responsibility for the handling and finalisation of irregularities at district level. The irregularities for the 2012 National Senior Certificate and Adult Education and Training would be finalised on 30 January 2013. Letters informing candidates of the outcome would be released on 1 February 2013. All the appeals had to reach the district offices on 16 February 2012 and all the appeals would reach provincial examinations on 18 February 2013. The office of the MEC would deal with the appeals and provide feedback to provincial examinations to communicate to districts and schools.