This exam is the first of its kind.

The new timetable merges the February/March supplementary exam and the May/June Senior Certificate examination. 

Basic Education Department Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, says the new timetable gives those who want to re-write their subjects enough time to prepare.

He says the good thing about this new exam is that it is not only limited to two subjects as you can re-write as many subjects you want.

The Department of Basic Education has done away with supplementary exams and replaced them with a second national exam, giving students an opportunity to better their results.

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