{"id":300593,"date":"2026-01-08T12:37:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=300593"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:03:53","slug":"government-reminds-matrics-that-second-chance-exams-are-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/government-reminds-matrics-that-second-chance-exams-are-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Government reminds matrics that second chance exams are free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As nerves and excitement builds for the 2025 matric results release on Tuesday, 13 January, government has reminded candidates that the Second Chance Programme services are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Basic Education (DBE) issued a statement on Monday emphasising that its Second Chance Programme remains completely free of charge for unsuccessful National Senior Certificate candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The department stressed that it does not endorse any private or commercial services that require payment for participation in the Second Chance Programme,&#8221; the DBE stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/matric-results-to-be-published-in-newspapers-education-department-confirms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matric results to be published in newspapers, education department confirms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials advised unsuccessful candidates to contact the department directly or visit its official website for authentic information about rewriting examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly a millions matrics wrote their final 2025 exams at 7 000 examination centres. The process was supported by thousands of invigilators and more than 51 000 markers and moderators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-registration-available\">Free registration available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible individuals may register to rewrite or add subjects without payment for the May\/June examination cycle, according to departmental policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Second Chance Programme targets learners who failed to meet NSC requirements or those seeking to improve their Senior Certificate results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme covers key subjects including Accounting, Agricultural Science, Business Studies, Economics, English First Additional Language, Geography, History, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two categories of candidates qualify for support: Senior Certificate examination candidates registered for June examinations, and NSC part-time candidates who attempted examinations post-2008 and will 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