More than 960-thousand candidates have registered to write the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations, which get underway today across South Africa. For matriculants, this marks the culmination of years of hard work, preparation and sacrifice, and for many, the beginning of the next chapter in their lives. While excitement is high, so too are the pressures and expectations that come with one of the most important examinations in a learner's academic journey. We spoke to  Enelo Moyani a matric learner from Princess High School to share their experience as the exams begin.