Ministry stops exam over leak allegations

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 180 Views |

Rapoo said only the affected examination had been suspended at Tlokweng College of Education, PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

An investigation is ongoing at Tlokweng College of Education after it emerged that a Special Education examination paper was allegedly leaked.

The Ministry of Higher Education has since halted the writing of the affected examination paper at both Tlokweng College of Education and Serowe College of Education to pave the way for investigations.

Confirming the development in an interview, the acting director of Teacher Training and Development, Dintle Rapoo, said the ministry had been informed of the matter and that investigations were ongoing.

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