The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West has extended its warmest wishes to the matric class of 2026 as they prepare to sit for their crucial final examinations starting on Monday, 12 October.
The civil society-led organisation, which actively champions the Charter of Positive Values, has issued an urgent call to all sectors of society to ensure zero disruptions to schooling and transport infrastructure during this high-stakes academic period.
The Convenor of MRM Provincial Committee, Pastor Lesiba Kgwele, strongly pleaded with local communities to provide a tranquil and supportive environment for the writing candidates. He urged learners to lock out all external distractions and remain entirely dedicated to the task at hand.
“We wish all learners who are starting with their examinations next week the very best and encourage them to stay focused and not to be distracted from the task at hand,” highlighted Pastor Kgwele.
Pastor Kgwele firmly noted that any instability within towns or interruptions to public transport networks would directly compromise the future of young people who are on the cusp of unlocking life-changing opportunities.
The movement stressed that the extensive personal sacrifices and academic efforts made by the matriculants throughout the year must be fiercely protected so they can realize their long-held dreams. Highlighting education as a vital investment for sustainable development and national leadership, Pastor Kgwele directed a specific appeal to public and scholar transport operators.
He stated that exceptional punctuality and discipline must define the coming weeks, warning that any logistical breakdowns would carry a devastating cost for the students.
“We therefore appeal to public and scholar transport operators for hassle free transportation of learners to their various examination centres. Punctuality and discipline must characterise the exam period because disruptions will be costly,” emphasised Kgwele.
In closing its address, the MRM commended the Department of Education’s intensive “last push” preparatory initiatives, while simultaneously taking a firm stance against academic dishonesty. Pastor Kgwele strongly warned learners against cheating, reminding them that unethical behavior risks triggering severe, long-term consequences.
He concluded that candidates must honor their matric exam pledges to protect their own ambitions from being destroyed by short-sighted and dishonest choices.
“Such unethical and immoral conduct will result in dire consequences for those who are caught. Their dreams and ambitions should not be compromised by shortsighted considerations that will put their future at great risk. The matric exam pledges for ethical behaviour and honesty must be upheld by all candidates,” underscored.
