Learners in the ZF Mgcawu district who have not done well in the matric examinations are encouraged to sign up for the Matric Second Chance Programme to rewrite and improve their results. The Second Chance Matric Programme, of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), provides support to candidates and aims to help candidates to meet the requirements of the National Senior Certificate and obtain a Grade 12 matric certificate. The department states that applications for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme are now open and candidates in the district may register at the district office or a circuit office.  Candidates who matriculated between 2008–2022 qualify to register for the NSC examination. Candidates are encouraged to take this opportunity to register before 09 February 2024. The department says that the Second Chance Matric Programme is free, and no candidate should be charged.

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