Matric learners from troubled Bekkersdal on Gauteng’s West Rand have had a smooth first day of final exams. Learners were evacuated and began writing their exams today at a secret location.

At the weekend, the Gauteng Department of Education evacuated 450 matric learners from the area following violent service delivery protests. The community had forced schooling to stop in the last few weeks and then threatened to disrupt matric exams.
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