Alleged exam cheating | Calls for matrics to rewrite affected papers

JOHANNESBURG - The credibility of this year's matric results have been cast into doubt.

This follows the emergence of cheating allegations in Mpumalanga.

Basic Education Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says a teacher has been suspended for allegedly sharing matric paper exam answers.

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Its alleged pupils paid teachers to access the material.

In a bid to save its reputation, the Department is being called upon to give matric pupils a chance to re-write affected exam papers.

Mhlanga says a full investigation is underway.