NEWSLETTER 07 OF 2026
Learning centres and the requisite relationship with DEPs are discussed in detail, referring to principles of a formal agreement and compliance with SACAI and CAPS policies.
NEWSLETTER 06 OF 2026
SACAI’s institutions are reminded that the final date for the registration of all grades 10 to 12 learners is 13 March 2026. Benchmark exams for grade 9 as well as a reminder of the Subject Change policy are also discussed.
ABET NEWSLETTER 01 of 2026
The South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) extends its sincere appreciation to all our valued
ABET clients for your continued support and partnership throughout 2025. Your commitment to quality Adult
Education and Training has contributed significantly to the growth and development of the sector, and we look
forward to building on this success together in the year ahead.
NEWSLETTER 05 of 2026
This serves as a formal reminder to all institutions that the progression of learners may only occur with the
approval of SACAI, and in accordance with the National Policy pertaining to the Programme and Promotion
Requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10–12 (NPPPR).
GETC: ABET NQF 1 Awards Ceremony
SACAI hosted its GETC: ABET NQF 1 Awards Ceremony on 6 February 2026 at the SAOU Auditorium in Pretoria, bringing together candidates, families, and institutional stakeholders for a morning themed “Celebrating Excellence.” The ceremony recognised contributions and academic performance across the ABET sector and celebrated the success stories behind every award.
NEWSLETTER 04 of 2026
The 2026 academic year is already in full swing and by now learners in grades 10 – 12 have already completed a
substantive portion of the work for the respective grades. It is important to ensure that all learners are registered
with SACAI as a full academic record and full compliance with all the promotion requirements are non-negotiable.
Therefore, we share the following important information regarding the registration of all learnersin the FET phase.
NSC 2025 Awards Ceremony
SACAI hosted its NSC 2025 Awards Ceremony on 17 January 2026 at The Capital, Menlyn Maine, bringing together candidates, families, and institutional stakeholders for a morning themed “Celebrating Excellence.” The ceremony recognised outstanding academic performance across independent schools, distance education providers, and online schools, and celebrated the dedication behind every award resulting from quality teaching, disciplined study habits, and strong support structures.
NEWSLETTER 3 of 2026
SACAI’s latest newsletter announces new appointments effective January 1, 2026, details the process for handling School-Based Assessment (SBA) irregularities, extends the deadline for submitting Irregularity Reports for the November 2025 cycle to February 6, 2026, and highlights the first official “Celebrating Excellence” awards ceremony for NSC 2025 held on January 17, 2026.
NEWSLETTER 2 of 2026
This newsletter outlines the key dates for the release of the November 2025 NSC results from January 12-17, 2026, and provides other important deadlines for recheck/remark, viewing of scripts, and May/June registration processes.
NEWSLETTER 1 of 2026
This newsletter from SACAI provides information regarding the release of the November 2025 NSC Results.