South African matriculants face demanding examination week
The Class of 2026 in South Africa is entering another intensive week of matric final examinations, scheduled from Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October.
The week began with three-hour sessions for mathematics paper 2, mathematical literacy paper 2, and technical mathematics paper 2. Subsequent examinations include various African language papers such as Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, and Tshivenda, alongside engineering graphics and design.
Other scheduled subjects for the week include English language comprehension, accounting, geography, computer applications technology, physical sciences, and tourism. Students taking physical sciences will proceed immediately to chemistry paper 2 on Monday, 2 November.