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JOHANNESBURG – Medical professionals will be on standby at the centers when the correction of tuition exams begins on Monday.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga published new guidelines for officials involved in the qualification process.
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The new regulations will follow all Level 3 alert guidelines announced by the president.
Strict selection procedures will also be carried out at the 180 rating centers.
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Basic Education spokesman Elijah Mhlanga says the health of more than 45,000 markers will be closely monitored.
“What we are going to do now is examine them upon arrival, check if they have not been in contact with anyone who has the virus and during the day we will check if they are in good condition,” Mhlanga said.
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“Medical professionals will be nearby so that whoever needs medical attention can receive it. We are going to make sure they can access it so that we don’t have problems when people need medical assistance.”
Matric results are expected to be released in February.
