# South Africa’s Class of 2024 has until 17 March 2025 to apply for a rewrite of their National Senior Certificate exams. Star Schools CEO Vimala Ariyan stresses matrics’ role in breaking poverty cycles, as those without it earn 75-percent less over their lifetimes. While the Second Chance Matric Programme offers support, challenges like data access and study spaces remain. Ariyan urges students to choose accredited institutions with proper funding, emphasising that rewriting matric can unlock better education and job opportunities.
Class of 2024 urged to apply for rewriting matric before March deadline