MATRIC pupils are thrilled after writing their first examination paper on Monday, 30 October.
They wrote their English one paper one National Senior Certificate examinations across the country.
About 717 377 full-time candidates and 181 143 part-time candidates in the public education system alone are registered to write the final examinations across 6 898 centres nationwide.
IN GAUTENG, Thabo Radebe (18) from Cosmo City Secondary School in the north of Joburg said she was happy with the exam.
“The way they set the questions is exactly how I expected them,” he said.
“I excelled just like Springboks because I did well and I’m looking forward to my next paper.”
Munangiwa Matshisebe (18) from the same school said he excelled.
“It went the way I thought. It was so flowing. Almost all thr English Paper 1 tests we have written this year were structured like this exam,” Matshisebe said.
Phumzile Mathabatha and Karabo Moima, both 18 year old, also believe they wrote well but they are concerned about life sciences exam they will write later in November.
“There were no challenging questions. I believe I did well,” said Phumzile, who is yet to decide between being a lawyer or a teacher.
While Karabo has her eyes set on being a social worker or a teacher.
In another learning facility, also in Cosmo City, Blue Eagle High Bongani Nkosi (18) said the exam wasn’t much of a hustle.
“It’s all about general knowledge unlike English Paper 2 and 3. The exam only needed one to be prepared,” said Bongani, who wants to study Electrical Engineering at Wits University or the University of Joburg.
Another learner Thulwana Skeme said now that she was done with English Paper 1, is looking forward to Paper 2 despite it giving her anxiety.
IN NORTH WEST, Kearabetswe Senosi (18), Botlhokwa Lerefolo (17) and Nomsa Msimanga (18) from Kabelo Mashi Secondary School in Ventersdorp said they had the time of their lives writing the exam. Kearabetwse said the paper was easy.
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“We are looking forward to the second paper.”
Botlhokwa said she was looking forward to the exams.
“I’ve been studying hard throughout the year, and I’m glad the moment of truth has finally come,” she said.
“Today’s papers was not difficult. I enjoyed writing it,” said Nomsa Msimanga.
Pupils from Itumeleng Secondary School in Ledig Village outside Rustenburg said the paper was easy.
Reneilwe Masilo (18) told Daily Sun she enjoyed the paper. She said she was aiming for 80%.
Omphemetse Zeni (18) said he would definitely pass the paper.
“I finished writing early.” He said he was aiming for 95% for this paper. Regomoditswe Madimabe (20) said he was well prepared. “I am confident I will get good results,” he said.
