How to Check Matric Results 2024 Key Dates

This article on How to Check Matric Results captures the important details that you need to know between the 13th of January 2025 and the 15th of March 2025.  Also, find out about the key dates and what you can do to check the NSC Grade 12 results this year.

Overview of Matric Results

Highlights of this article:

• When do Matric Results 2024 Come Out?
• Matric Results Key Dates You Should Know
• How to Check Matric Results Online
• Check Matric Results in the Newspapers
• How to Check Matric Results via SMS
• Get Matric Results via USSD Code
• Visit Your School to Get the Grade 12 Results

A new article is available here for the ''2024 Matric Results Release Dates'' and ''How to Check the Results via SMS/Online'', click here to find out.

When do Matric Results 2024 Come Out

According to the DBE (Department of Basic Education) past release dates, the Matric results often come out mid-January.

The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced the outcome of the final exam on the 19th of January 2024. And, students accessed their Matric Results on the following day.

Here are the recent results release dates:

        Year      Matric Results

• 2024      13th of January 2025 (Get more info, click here)
• 2023     19th of January 2024 
• 2022     20th of January 2023
• 2022     21st of January 2022
• 2020     23rd of February 2021

DBE has been consistent with the release of the Matric results in the last two years and it confirmed the Matric results 2024 to come out on the 13th of January 2025, students can check their results on the 14th of January 2025. 

Matric Results: 2025 Key Dates You Should Know

Here are the key dates for the Grade 12 NSC (National Senior Certificate) exam cycle that the Class of 2024 and retakes for 2025 should know:

• Monday, January 13, 2025 (6pm): Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, and Deputy Minister Dr. Reginah Mhaule will announce the national matric results.
• Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (6am): Results will be available to candidates via multiple platforms.
• Deadline for queries: Students must submit any result-related queries within 30 days after release (by 13 February 2025).
• Corrections deadline: Any errors in personal details on result statements must be reported before February 21, 2025.

For the latest 2025 dates, click here.

Share this information with your friends and families so that they are aware of these key examination dates.

What is a higher certificate pass in Matric results?

A higher certificate pass (HCP) is the third level of a pass in Matric. With this pass, you can be admitted to study for a Higher Certificate at an institution of higher learning.

In other words, the Higher Certificate Pass is the third-highest pass of the four Matric pass levels.

How to Check Matric Results Online

The Department of Basic Education released the steps for checking Matric results online. Class of 2024 can check the Matric results online using three online platforms.

Here is a quick guide:

• 1) Department of Basic Education website: Visit the DBE website; Login using your *examination number, and personal details such as name and home language.
• 2) News24 website: Visit the website; Enter your examination number in the provided field; Select the type of exam, either IEB or NSC; Check your IEB or NSC results.
• 3) IEB website: Visit the IEB website; Key in your exam number and the date of birth in the space provided; Hit the Submit button to request to access the results.

If you need further help checking Matric Results, here are step-by-step instructions and links for you to follow, check this article.

Note that the website traffic may be high causing delays in response time. The best way is to be patient and wait for the results to show on your screen.

*The exam number which is your candidate number should have 13 digits.

How to Check Matric Results via Mobile App

You can use the DBE official app to check your results on your smartphones. If you have plenty of data or WiFI, install the MatricMate App and you are good to go.

Here is how to do it:

• Visit the Google Play Store on your phone.
• Search for the Matric Mate app.
• Install and open it.
• Enter your 13-digit ID number as well as your examination number.

As soon as the result is available, you will be able to view it. So, install the app as soon as the results are out on the 14th of January 2025.

Check Matric Results in the Newspapers

The Matric results 2024 can be found in the major newspapers in South Africa when DBE releases the results. 

You can get the Matric results in the main newspapers such as The Rapport, The Argus, and The Star.

The newspapers well out quickly so get a copy of the newspaper early in the morning so that you do not miss out.

Also, check the major newspapers' online versions of the Matric results that they publish which often appear in the daily news sections.

How to Get Matric Results via SMS

You will need your examination ID to get your Matric result via SMS. But first, you must register by sending an SMS to 35658. Follow these quick steps:

• Send your exam ID to 35658.
• You’ll receive a message to confirm registration.
• Follow the prompts to answer the multiple-choice questions.

That's it. 

When DBE releases the results, you will receive them immediately. A network fee of R1.50 will be charged for this service.

How to Get Matric Results via USSD Code

You will also need your examination ID to get your Matric result via USSD. But first, you must sign up via 35658. Follow these quick steps:

• Use the USSD code *120*35658# to sign up.
• Follow the prompts and answer the multiple-choice questions.
• Enter your ID number when asked.

That's it. 

USSD network fee applies for this service, check your local USSD service provider.

Check Grade 12 NSC Results at Your School

It is important to note that the Matric results you get online, via SMS and USSD and also in the newspapers may not be your final results. They are the 'progressive' results for you to check.

You have the opportunity to apply for remarking/rechecking of the marked examination scripts before your final Matric Results are printed on your National Senior School Certificates. 

Therefore, check with your schools, headteachers and patrons to find out if they are happy with your results. 

The schools often have the latest information on results, they will know how the students are performing and whether there is a need for remarking/rechecking the marked examination scripts.

In closing, this blog hopes that you find the information here helpful as you check your Matric results and anticipate your next move. 

We wish you all the best in 2025!

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Why is a Website and Social Media Great Business Tools?

The article aims to help small businesses and start-ups improve online sales and marketing of their products and services. You'll find out how easy it can be for *new* businesses to create a business website and use 5 useful tools to make the website stand out above the rest.

Write articles to rank on Google

A 600 – 800 word post is just right to get a good Google ranking. You may not need plenty of mobile phone *data* or 24-7 WiFi to publish your work. Write offline (using Microsoft Word for example) and post when you are online.

So if you have not started your start-up/business website, take a look at how easy it is to create a website.

(Here is how I started PNG Insight from scratch - learn about how to get a suitable URL, Host and run a successful business website.)

5 useful tools to make your business website standout

Here are the 5 online tools that will make your blog stand out from the others.

1. Grammarly

Grammarly valuable tool for Spelling & Grammar Checks.

Grammarly is a useful online grammar and spelling checker. Just copy and paste your final assignment or blog post into the window pane and click Check Your Text. 

Obliviously, English is the second (even third) language for many Papua New Guineans. Grammarly, the Grammar and Spelling checker tool, is one blogging tool I'd recommend highly, even if you are a savvy writer, you will also benefit from it.

Make sure you have used the correct English version by choosing English (US) or English (UK), or whichever one you prefer. Grammarly 'spelling check' is free on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox browsers. 

You can install the app as an add-on on Chrome or use the online version to check your work for both Grammar and Spelling errors.

2. Use Social Media Platforms (prioritise YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest)

It is important to create social media accounts for your business website. Social media is the most important platform for reaching customers without spending money on paid advertisements. 

Here is why you should prioritise YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest

My top picks (in the order of getting organic search customers)  are YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. The first three social media platforms (YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest) are proven organic (Google) search drivers for your business, in addition to your website. Also called the evergreen online platforms. One article (like this one) will rank for years to come.

Twitter and Facebook are simply message-sharing platforms with no (or very little) organic search ranking. They can be used when there is a need to get a recent ad/message out en masse.

If you are planning to use images, try Pinterest. In fact, Pinterest is a useful tool for showcasing your work as well as getting visitors to your business. 

Another way to find the ideal social media platform fit for your website is to experiment with various platforms. This can take years to find social media platform that complements your business website, once you find it, stick with it.

3. Images/visuals and messages

Attractive visuals and powerful messages are best for your business website. Think of it this way: 

• images attract readers, and
• messages give the readers a taste of what the post is about. 

So, make the images appealing to attract readers and messages stimulating so that the readers will want to read further.

You can do all these without spending money on image apps.  For beginners, the two free image editors I have been using are Canvas and IShot. You can auto-edit photos, add texts, use free photos and do many other formatting styles. 

These two image apps are also available on Google Play Store for free.

Many of the photos on PNG Insight are examples of what you can do with an image editor like Canvas and IShot. 

My top tip is to always keep your photos the *same size*. Consistency is the key to making your business website stand out amongst the others.

4. Google Search Console & Google Analytics

Google Search Console can help optimise your website. GSC is, in simple terms, the platform where you tell Google about your website by creating sitemaps and submitting URLs, inviting Google to come to your website. It should be the first step of a structured SEO plan, why buy expensive SEO plans when Google has this tool you need for free?

On the other hand, Google Analytics is the platform where Google provides you (the webmaster) with data and information about your website. That means that Google has recognised your website - its structure (sitemap) and individual URL.

So, if you want to understand how your website works (and improve its performance) you’ve got to use both platforms provided by Google – and they are free!

Google Search Console (GSC) and Google Analytics (GA) provide insights into the performance of your business website. 

Moreso, these two are powerful data insights Google provides free of charge. It can never get better than this when you are looking for Search Insights and how customers behave on your business website.

5. Google Trends and Adwords Keyword Search

Rank well on Google - visibility!

This is the important part of writing that many beginners ignore or did not know about. If you want to rank well in Google’s searches, you must learn to identify (and use the keyword in a post) what you want Google to rank you for. 

It’s not rocket science!

You just have to identify what is trending on Google and used Adword Keyword Search to choose a keyword. Then, use the keyword in your writing (and also in the post’s search description before publishing it). 

It is the anchor text that Google shows to people in search results when the search matches your keyword.

Why are a Website and Social Media Great Business Tools?

All in all, these may seem like a mountain of work to do. It, probably, is. 

But having a business website that puts your products and services on the front page of Google searches can never get better. is fun and easy if you do it right from the start.

All small business owners and start-ups have to know that having a powerful website is the key to sales and marketing; and the overall success of selling online.