How the Second Chance Matric Programme can help you rewrite your future
Matriculants unhappy with their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results can have their scripts remarked or apply for the supplementary examination later in the year.
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Matriculants dissatisfied with their national senior certificate (NSC) results and those who wish to challenge them can either request a remark or retake the supplementary examinations.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has rolled out a free Second Chance Matric Programme (SCMP), reminding matric pupils who did not meet the NSC requirements that help is available to them to rewrite exams and improve their results.
Matriculants will receive support for rewriting failed or missed matric exams and resources to improve results.
Western Cape Education (WCED) communications director Bronagh Hammond said matriculants who would like to challenge their results would have to apply online, using a computer with Google Chrome. Re-mark applications cannot be made via a cellphone. Remark application dates are from Tuesday, January 13, until Tuesday, January 27.
An application to view answer scripts can only be made after scripts have been remarked or rechecked. For more information visit https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/.
National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary examinations will happen between May and June.
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The purpose of a viewing is to verify that the scripts said by the WCED to be your scripts are indeed re-marked and that it has been marked in their entirety. Once you receive your re-mark or re-check results, you may apply to view your answer scripts.
Applications must be made within seven days after the release of re-marked results, and you must provide very clear reasons for your request.
Apply through exammarking@westerncape.gov.za with subject line 'Viewing' and your exam number as reference.
Applications to write NSC supplementary examinations, which are taking place between May and June, are due by Friday, February 6.
Ms Hammond said in addition to the resources on the WCED website and e-portal - SCMP was offered to assist NSC and Senior Certificate (SC) part-time candidates to prepare for the May/June and October/November examinations.
Part-time candidates who are registered for the May/June 2026 examinations can register for the tutoring classes at the respective SCMP centres on the dates listed online
The programme will provide free tutoring to:
• NSC June examination candidates who wrote the NSC examination in previous examination sittings from 2008 to 2025 and wish to rewrite any of their subjects to improve their overall results.
•NSC November examination candidates who wrote the NSC exam in previous exam sittings from 2008 to 2025 and wish to rewrite any of their subjects to improve their overall results, as well as NSC candidates offering new subjects for which they will complete the School-Based Assessments (SBA) in 2026.
•SC June examination: Adult candidates who are 18 years and older, have at least a Grade 9 qualification / Adult Education and Training Level 4 qualification, and who have not yet met the requirements for an SC/matric qualification, or wish to improve their previous SC results obtained.
The tutoring covers the following subjects: accounting, agricultural sciences, business studies, economics, English first additional language, geography, history, life sciences, mathematics, mathematical literacy, and physical sciences.
Master teachers will provide face-to-face tutoring, using Mind the Gap study material (excluding agricultural sciences, business studies, and history) in addition to past question papers and study guides at selected venues.
There is no cost involved. All tuition is offered free of charge every week, starting at 8am on Saturday, February 14.
Registration is on Saturday, January 31 and February 7 at Second Chance Centres:
• Cape Winelands, at Stellenbosch Community Learning Centre (CLC). For more information, call 021 808 3712 or email lgcarstens@gmail.com.
• Metro Central, at Spes Bona High School, in Athlone. For more information, call 021 697 1100 or email: portia.solomons@wcgschools.gov.za.
• Metro East, at Chris Hani High School, in Khayelitsha. For more information, call 021 023 1464 or email: wongafass@gmail.com.
• Metro North, at Bellville South High School. For more information, call 021 951 5270 or email: racquelrossouw@gmail.com.
• West Coast, at Malmesbury CLC. For more information, call 022 001 0606 or email malmesbury@wc.cetc.edu.za.
• Metro South, at Vuyiseka Secondary School, in Philippi East. For more information, call 067 933 0031 or email nngwanya43@gmail.com. Registration dates are Friday, January 30 and February 6 from 1pm until 3pm. Classes will start on Monday, February 9 at 3.30pm.