Mokopane - Grade 12 learners pledge to be honest and not to cheat during their final examination. Limpopo Department of Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule Ramakhanya together with top echelons of the department attended a ceremony to witness Grade 12 learners as they commit themselves and pledge that they will not participate in any irregular activities when writing their final examinations. The ceremony was held at Mogalakwena EMPC in Mokopane and was attended by more than 700 Grade 12 learners across Mogalakwena Education District. MEC encouraged learners to keep studying and not get distracted by anything in this period. She told learners that anyone caught cheating will be banned from writing their Grade 12 examinations for a period of three (3) years, therefore signing the pledge means they promise to be honest and not cause any irregularities as there will be serious consequences should they be caught. “When you enter the examination room, you become an individual that should face the question paper, and you need to be ready to say, I am ready to take up the challenge. The journey that you have walked since January should be able to pay off” said MEC. MEC Lerule - Ramakhanya emphasized that parent, educators, SGB members and school Principals have worked hard, and this is how far they can push and take you to arrive at your destination. In giving conclusion remarks, Mogalakwena Distritct Director, Ndo Mangala thanked all educators, SGB and stakeholders for their continuous efforts and hard work to ensure that no learner is left behind and is ready to write their examinations.

Story by: Mike Maringa