
Matric results | Information Regulator’s argument dismissed as ‘fanciful’
The High Court has overturned the Regulator’s bid to stop the publication of the matric results, rejecting its claim that learners can be identified from exam numbers.

The High Court has overturned the Regulator’s bid to stop the publication of the matric results, rejecting its claim that learners can be identified from exam numbers.

The Department of Basic Education has filed a review application, aiming to have the notice barring the publication of the matric results declared unconstitutional.

The Department of Basic Education is at risk of a R5 million fine for violating privacy laws, with ongoing debates over student consent and personal information protection.

Despite an enforcement notice from the Information Regulator, the Department of Basic Education says it will publish the 2024 matric results in newspapers.