Hawks enlisted to investigate matric results sold online

Published Jan 15, 2025, 5:06 AM

The Department of Basic Education has enlisted the Hawks to investigate disturbing allegations that matric results were compromised and sold online for a mere R100 before their official release. Social media posts sparked widespread concern, prompting the Information Regulator to demand urgent answers from the department. Mukelani Dimba, Executive for Education & Communication at the Information Regulator, speaks to Elvis Presslin to shed light on the Regulator's response and the implications of this alleged data breach