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Forensic probe launched after matric exam leak traced to national officials

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A forensic investigation will be conducted into the matric exam breach.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has revealed that pupils at seven schools in Pretoria had access to Maths, Physical Science and English papers before they were written.

It was the markers who suspected there had been a leak.
12 Dec 1AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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