Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya urges Limpopo’s 127,000 students as 2025 exams start 21 October to 27 November
The Limpopo province is all geared up for the upcoming 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, with over 127,000 learners preparing to write their final papers. The exams are set to commence on Tuesday, 21 October, and will conclude on 27 November. The Limpopo Department of Education has confirmed the successful registration of all candidates and has ensured that the examination centres are ready to host the assessments.
Key details for the 2025 matric exams
- Total candidates: Over 127,000 matriculants will participate in the 2025 NSC examinations.
- Breakdown of candidates: This includes 101,576 full-time candidates and 25,516 part-time candidates.
- Examination dates: The exams will run from Tuesday, 21 October to Thursday, 27 November 2025.
- Examination centres: A total of 1,650 examination centres have been audited and verified to ensure they are ready.
- Admission letters: All registered candidates have been issued with their admission letters.
- Official statement: MEC for Education, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, has urged learners to remain focused, disciplined, confident, and honest during their examinations, acknowledging their 12-year educational journey.
A comprehensive look at the upcoming examinations
Limpopo is making final preparations for the 2025 matric examinations, a significant milestone for more than 127,000 learners across the province. The Limpopo Department of Education has meticulously planned for these crucial exams, which are scheduled to begin on 21 October and conclude on 27 November. The department has reported that all candidates, numbering 101,576 full-time and 25,516 part-time students, have been successfully registered on the examination system. Furthermore, admission letters have been dispatched to all learners. To ensure a smooth examination process, 1,650 examination centres have undergone thorough audits and verification to confirm their readiness. The MEC for Education, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, has conveyed a message of encouragement to the matriculants, emphasising the importance of focus, discipline, confidence, honesty, and integrity as they face their final assessments after a dedicated 12-year educational journey.
Frequently asked questions about the matric exams
- Q1: When do the 2025 matric exams start in Limpopo?
A1: The 2025 matric exams in Limpopo are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. - Q2: How many students are expected to write the exams?
A2: A total of over 127,000 matriculants are expected to write the exams. - Q3: What is the duration of the examination period?
A3: The examinations will take place from 21 October to 27 November 2025. - Q4: Have the examination centres been prepared?
A4: Yes, 1,650 examination centres have been audited and verified for readiness. - Q5: What advice has the MEC given to the learners?
A5: MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has advised learners to stay focused, disciplined, confident, honest, and to uphold integrity during their exams. - Q6: Where can I find more news about education in Limpopo?
A6: You can find more stories like this on City of Thohoyandou.
