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Umalusi is a Nguni word that means shepherd or herder. It can alternatively be used to describe the guardian of the family’s wealth or the person in charge of the nation’s most valued assets. which is fitting for the Quality Assurance Council for General and Further Education and Training. It is one of three quality […]

We are often told that second chances do not exist (or at least are very rare). Not only is this sentiment untrue, but it is also dangerous in that it discourages people from getting back on their feet after being knocked down and trying again. If you wrote your Matric exams and failed or did

Distance learning is becoming an increasingly popular means of studying. It is not new to the academic scene in South Africa, but it did see a surge in popularity and dispensation during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, which saw many schools closing for extended periods forcing students to learn from home. The biggest advantage

Matric rewrites can be intimidating, not to mention seemingly complex to navigate. There are many unlicensed institutions out there that claim that they can facilitate Matric rewrites for you, or maybe even help you get good marks without you having to put in any extra work. If something seems too good to be true, it

UMALUSI is the main certification body for the National Senior Certificate in South Africa. It is responsible for the development, supervision, and accreditation of the curriculum for general education qualifications such as the National Senior Certificate. While UMALUSI is responsible for other certifications and accreditations besides the National Senior Certificate, this article focuses on the

A new year brings new opportunities. While it is easy to only look at the looming struggles and hardships of any given year, we must also admit and accept that there are ways to improve ourselves and overcome these hardships. For starters, we can focus our minds on positivity and tackle any challenges head-on. Often,

There is more to Matric than just an accumulation of twelve years of schooling and a certificate to prove you have completed your learning journey. The National Senior Certificate can open doors for many people and can serve as the gateway to a better future for young and old alike. Though it may seem like

Everybody deserves a second chance. If you have failed matric, or if you did not get the marks you want, it is not the end. In fact, it gives you the rare opportunity to rewrite your matric exams and get the marks you have always hoped to achieve! This is a second chance that Grade

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we can do a lot more online than we first thought. This is especially good news for learners who are interested in doing their matric online because it gives them the opportunity to finish school or attain better marks without having to attend a physical establishment

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. The last two years (2020 – 2021) have been tough, especially for matric learners. With a global pandemic still ongoing, several hard lockdowns under the belt, and more than a few education disruptions because of these factors, it is only understandable that there are learners who struggled