In an effort to combat the illegal trade of forged matric certificates in South Africa, Umalusi, under the leadership of CEO Dr. Mafu Rakometsi, has launched a campaign resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals. The campaign was a joint venture with the South African Police Service and ongoing efforts will be made to ensure legal consequences for those involved in fraudulent activities. Concerns were also raised about irregularities in the national matric examination, including cases of group copying and misprints on question papers.
The 2023 national examination results in South Africa will be confirmed as authentic by Umalusi, the authoritative body responsible for maintaining education quality. The release of the results in January 2024 has caused excitement and anxiety among students and parents alike, with Umalusi’s quality assurance processes being crucial to upholding educational standards. Umalusi’s role in ensuring legitimate certification is similar to counterparts in the European Union, and their stamp of approval will mark the beginning of promising futures for the Class of 2023.
Umalusi is an institution in South Africa that ensures the quality of national examinations. They oversee the entire process, from writing to marking and execution, with transparency and scrutiny from various establishments. Umalusi’s CEO, Dr. Mafu Rakometsi, recently hosted a media briefing to unveil the results of their quality assurance processes for the 2023 national exams. Along with ensuring authenticity and credibility, Umalusi also works to counter fraud in the education sector and fosters an environment where learners can reach their full potential.
On June 15, 2023, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, will lead the graduation ceremony in Hermanus in honor of 50 young graduates of the Food Quality Assurers Program. This achievement is a significant milestone for each graduate and contributes to the development of the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape.