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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>With matric exams set to start on 21 October, candidates have been warned that cheating has serious consequences.<\/p>\n

Every year, matric candidates sign agreements which spell out the examination rules and the consequences for breaking them.<\/p>\n

“These documents are to be taken very seriously as there are severe consequences to breaking the rules, including disqualification from exams or even criminal prosecution in the case of leaking exam papers” said Western Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier.<\/p>\n

Maynier said candidates caught cheating could also be barred from writing future matric exams.<\/p>\n

“Given the severity of these consequences, the message is clear: cheating is simply not worth it. We encourage all matrics to use the final few weeks before the exams wisely, and we wish them all the best as they make their final preparations.”<\/p>\n

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