“Learners eligible to vote would now be able to cast their ballots. In May 2021, CEM approved the 2021 NSC examination timetable. The Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, on Wednesday last week announced that the local government elections would take place on November 1 2021,” they said. The department said the consultation was to deliberate on what the most appropriate option would be regarding a change to the timetable.
The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA said the amendment came as a relief. The union commended the government for its swift change to the timetable. The National Teachers’ Union said while pupils had time to prepare for their exams, they were still concerned about those who did not have teachers during the course of the year.