![South Sudan's Vice President for Services Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol speaks during the launch of the Certificate of Secondary Education at Juba Technical Secondary School in Juba in 2023 [Photo by Sudans Post]](https://i0.wp.com/www.sudanspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Akol.jpg?resize=850%2C547&quality=89&ssl=1)
The warning coincided with the start of the South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations, involving 48,484 students—28,551 males and 19,993 females—across 525 schools nationwide.
Day one of the senior four examinations featured Christian Religious Education (CRE) and Islamic Religious Education (IRE) papers.
“To all the teachers, I want you to invigilate with integrity. Once you get involved in exam malpractice, you indicate that you are not a professional teacher,” said Vice President Akol during an inauguration ceremony at Juba Commercial Secondary School.
“Any teacher who will be caught involving himself or herself in any form of exam malpractice will be arrested and prosecuted,” he added.
Akol also cautioned candidates against cheating, stressing the consequences of malpractice.
“As you sit for your exam, I want you to concentrate and demonstrate your skills and abilities,” he said. “Do not be tempted to be involved in exam malpractice because it comes with severe consequences. Your result will be cancelled, and you will have to do exam again in your years ahead.”
Martin Tako Moyi, Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction, echoed the Vice President’s warning and urged students to focus on their efforts.
“Some of you may have been misled into believing there are ways to cheat, but let me assure you, that spirit has been crushed,” Moyi said. “This year, we are even more vigilant. If you try to deceive yourselves, you will regret it.”
He added, “Do not disappoint your teachers, parents, or the Ministry of Education. Give your best effort and leave the rest to God.”
Meanwhile, Simon Nyok, Secretary-General of the Examination Council, provided an update on the distribution of exam papers, acknowledging logistical challenges encountered during the process.
“The distribution process, which started on November 26 and concluded on November 29, faced some logistical hurdles,” Nyok said. “However, thanks to improved weather conditions in many parts of the country, we ensured the exams reached all centers on schedule.”
