South Africa to publish school exam results using exam numbers to protect student privacy.

South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, announced that matric exam results will be published in newspapers using students' exam numbers instead of ID numbers. This move follows an Information Regulator ban requiring consent for publishing results. Gwarube argues the new method protects privacy, but activist Hendrick Makaneta calls for clarification on consent requirements.

November 28, 2024
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