Basic Education Dept: 2020 matric exam paper leaks were not widespread The leak of the Maths Paper 2 and Physical Science Paper 2 exams brought the integrity of the 2020 National Senior Certificate exams into question. Picture:123rf.com 40 days ago JOHANNESBURG – While the full extent of the 2020 matric exam paper leaks may never be known, an investigation found no evidence of major collusion among matriculants. The Maths and Physical Science papers were leaked in November hours before pupils sat for the exams. The Basic Education Department launched an extensive investigation to probe the full extent of the leaks. The leak of the Maths Paper 2 and Physical Science Paper 2 exams brought the integrity of the 2020 National Senior Certificate exams into question.