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The 2024 matric results are set to be released earlier than initially planned, alongside significant changes in how learners can access their results. Here’s everything you need to know, from the release date to the steps for checking your results.
Matric Results Release Date
The 2024 matric results will be released to candidates on 13 January 2025, according to the Department of Basic Education (DBE). This change comes after the DBE decided to move the release date forward from 16 January 2025 to align with the start of the school year.
Provincial education departments will release the results the following day, on 14 January 2025.
If you encounter issues locating your results, don’t panic—your school will assist you in resolving any technical problems.
Privacy Updates: No More Matric Results in Newspapers
In a significant shift, matric results will no longer be published in newspapers starting in 2024. The Information Regulator issued an enforcement notice to the DBE on 4 November 2024, citing concerns over the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
The directive requires the DBE to obtain consent from learners or their guardians before publishing results. Without this system in place, results for the 2025 cohort cannot be published in newspapers.
Alternative Methods to Access 2024 Matric Results
To ensure privacy, the DBE now offers secure ways for learners to access their results:
- Direct collection from schools.
- Private SMS platforms or apps like MatricsMate.
These steps prioritize the confidentiality of learners’ personal information.
How to Check Your 2024 Matric Results
Accessing your matric results has never been easier, thanks to various methods. Whether you prefer online platforms, direct collection, or mobile apps, here’s how you can check your results:
1. Check Your 2024 Matric Results Online
The fastest way to access your results is via the Department of Basic Education’s website.
Steps to check online:
- Visit the DBE website and navigate to the “2024 SC Examination Results” section.
- Enter your exam number (keep this number safe!).
- Input your Home Language and personal details, such as your first and last name.
Note: This method applies only to learners from public schools. If you attended a private school, check your results on the IEB website instead.
Keep in mind that high traffic may slow down the site, but this will not affect your ability to access your results.
2. Get Your Matric Results Through Your School
Your school will release your results on 14 January 2025, the day after the DBE announces them.
While this report provides a breakdown of your performance in each subject, it is not your official matric certificate. For your matric certificate, reach out to your school to confirm the distribution date, usually a few months later.
3. Find Your 2024 Matric Results on Your Cell Phone
The MatricsMate app offers a quick and convenient way to access your results. Developed by the DBE and SABC Education, the app allows learners to retrieve their results via SMS or USSD.
How to Use MatricsMate
- SMS Registration:
- Send your ID number and exam number to 35658.
- Receive a confirmation SMS and your results upon release.
- USSD Registration:
- Dial *120*45856# on the release date.
- Answer a few quick questions and enter your ID number.
- View your results by subject.
These mobile options provide a stress-free way to access your matric results immediately.
Congratulations, Class of 2024! Completing your matric year is no small feat—it’s the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and hard work. As you stand on the threshold of your future, remember that this is just the beginning of the incredible journey ahead.
Whether you’re planning to further your studies, enter the workforce, or take time to discover your path, know that the lessons you’ve learned and the challenges you’ve overcome have prepared you to take on the world. Embrace this moment, celebrate your achievements, and carry forward the resilience and determination that brought you here. Remember to check out our Bursaries Page for available opportunities.
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