Gwarube condemns fake AI claims of NSC English paper 3 leak

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has condemned the fake news article generated using AI, which alleges a leak of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) English Paper 3 Examination.

In a statement, Gwarube says these baseless claims are designed to disrupt the examination process and to prejudice over 964 000 candidates who are currently writing their matric examinations.

Gwarube was at Thembisa West Secondary School in Ekurhuleni on Thursday to monitor the writing of the English Paper 3 and said that the stringent examination security systems were operating smoothly, with no leaks or other irregularities reported across all provinces.

FAKE NEWS ALERT | NSC 2026 The Department of Basic Education has noted the circulation of false reports alleging a leak of the NSC English Home Language Paper 3 examination.

The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, has condemned these malicious claims.

The public is urged to rely on the Department’s official communication platforms for accurate and verified updates.

Read the official media release below for the full statement and clarification.

ALWAYS VERIFY BEFORE YOU SHARE. #NSC2026 #NSCExaminations #EducationZA #GovZAUpdates — Dep.

Basic Education (@DBE_SA) October 15, 2026