Cabinet wishes matriculants well ahead of final examinations
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Collected on 30 September 2026
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- Official opening date: 29 September 2026
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2027 NSFAS funding
Students who qualify for NSFAS assistance can apply for funding to access and pursue higher education and training opportunities.
- Who it is for
- Students qualifying for National Student Financial Aid Scheme assistance
- How to act on it
- Apply through the 2027 NSFAS application cycle.
- Closes
- 18 November 2026
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The 2027 NSFAS application cycle has already opened and will close on 18 November 2026.
2026 October/November National Senior Certificate examinations
Grade 12 learners in the Class of 2026 can sit the National Senior Certificate examinations, which begin on 13 October 2026 and end on 25 November 2026.
- Who it is for
- Grade 12 learners in the Class of 2026
- How to act on it
- Prepare for the examinations through revision and academic support at school, then sit the examinations during the examination period.
The document's recorded date is 18 November 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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The 2026 October/November National Senior Certificate examinations for Grade 12 learners will officially commence on 13 October 2026 and conclude on 25 November 2026.
24-hour professional help from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group
Learners who feel overwhelmed, or people caring for a matric learner who feels overwhelmed, can obtain free professional help by calling the South African Depression and Anxiety Group.
- Who it is for
- Learners and people caring for matric learners who feel overwhelmed
- How to act on it
- Call the South African Depression and Anxiety Group at 0800 12 13 14.
The document's recorded date is 18 November 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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free professional help is available 24 hours a day from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group at 0800 12 13 14
Who can apply
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2027 NSFAS funding
- Qualify for NSFAS assistance.
2026 October/November National Senior Certificate examinations
- Be a Grade 12 learner in the Class of 2026.
24-hour professional help from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group
- Feel overwhelmed, or care for a matric learner who feels overwhelmed.
Facts
Reference
GOVNEWS-84623
Key Takeaways
- Class of 2026 and Grade 12 learners
- National Senior Certificate examinations: 13 October 2026 to 25 November 2026
- 2027 NSFAS application cycle closes on 18 November 2026
- Free 24-hour professional help: 0800 12 13 14
- Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
- Cabinet
- Class of 2026
- National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
- National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group
- GCIS / SAnews
Dates
Opening Date
29 September 2026
Closing Date
18 November 2026