9.2 Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysunie (SAOU): Although SAOU echoed the sentiments of NAPTOSA, they further indicated that many within the Department and their membership had gone far beyond the call of duty to ensure a smooth examinations period in the province. They were also in favour of the competency tests as these guaranteed competent markers. SAOU also indicated the concern that markers had not been informed as yet due to the timing of the test.