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Several agencies, including Sadtu and AfriForum, took the department to court challenging the decision to rewrite the math 2 and physical science 2 exams.
JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Basic Education said on Saturday it would not appeal the Pretoria High Court ruling that overturned its decision to carry out a nationwide rewrite of two leaked exams.
Several agencies, including the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) and lobby group AfriForum, took the department to court challenging the decision to rewrite the math 2 and physical science 2 exams.
However, with investigations into the leaks underway, the department said it would accept the ruling with reservations.
It says the court did not address the impact the leaked documents will have on the credibility, integrity and fairness of the 2020 Senior National Certificate.
Department spokesman Elijah Mhlanga said: “The department is disappointed with the ruling, but has no intention of appealing it at this time, although it has reason to do so. We feel as a department that the judgment did not take into account the heart of the matter, which is the integrity and credibility of the examination, which was the main argument in the documents that were presented to the court.
Previously, it was reported that it remained to be seen whether the Umalusi quality insurer would certify the 2020 National Senior Certificate exams.
In his court documents, Umalusi argued that a rewrite was the only option to ensure that registrants’ marks were credible, as he discovered that the leaked documents were irrevocably compromised.
AfriForum attorney Willie Spies said: “What may still be a problem is Umalusi’s decision on whether or not to certify the exams.”
The South African Student Congress (Stuff) student body also welcomed the ruling, saying it was a victory for enrollees who did not cheat in final exams.
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