Media alert: Western Cape NSC 2021 results

The results of the 2021 National Senior Certificate exams will be announced this week.

Thursday, 20 January 2022 – national results announcement

Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, and the WCED’s Superintendent-General, Mr Brent Walters, will join the national results announcement remotely from the WCED’s Head Office. A statement will be released following the announcement with some highlights from the provincial results.

Date: Thursday, 20 January 2022

Time: National announcement begins at 18h00

Please WhatsApp/email Kerry Mauchline for any interview requests for the Minister, or Bronagh Hammond for reaction from the Department.

Friday, 21 January 2022 – release of learners’ results at schools

Learners will receive their results at schools from 11h00. Minister Schäfer will visit Scottsville Secondary School to celebrate with learners. All media are invited to attend, and there will be an opportunity for photographs and interviews. We appeal to all media personnel to ensure that they follow Covid-19 protocols. A statement will be released after the visit with the performance of the eight education districts in the province.

Date: Friday, 21 January 2022

Time: 10h00 (the Minister will arrive at 10h30)

Venue: Scottsville Secondary School

Location: Petunia Street, Scottsville, Kraaifontein

All statements, soundbites and video will be posted on the WCED’s media personnel group on WhatsApp. To be added to the group, please send your cellphone number to Kerry.