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The Department of Basic Education has confirmed that the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be made available to accredited newspapers for publication on January 13.It will be in the same pseudonymised format used in recent years, namely examination numbers and results only, with no names, surnames, or ID numbers.The department stated that, in line with its commitment to the rule of law, it is legally obliged to publish the results in this pseudonymised format, as the court order granted on January 18, 2022, requires this approach. This order remains in force.The department said the publication of NSC results in accredited newspapers has long been an important and accessible method for learners and parents to obtain their results timeously.“We will continue to follow the established, court-endorsed practice of publishing the results without identifying learners in a manner that balances accessibility with the protection of personal information,” said the Department of Basic Education.
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The department further confirmed that it will oppose the application for leave to appeal by the Information Regulator.The department emphasised that this opposition is pursued in the best interests of learners, their families, and the education sector.“The department remains firmly of the view that the application has no reasonable prospects of success, given the clarity already provided by the courts. The department emphasises that it holds the highest respect for the office of the Information Regulator and its constitutional mandate.”The department also said that its opposition to the application for leave to appeal should not be interpreted as a lack of respect for the Information Regulator, adding that the department values the regulator’s role and looks forward to continued and constructive engagement.The department concluded by saying it remains committed to legal compliance, learner protection, transparency, and accessibility, while ensuring that the rights and dignity of every learner are respected.
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