Basic Educations Dept calls for suggestions to prevent future matric exam leaks It’s calling for interventions after the Mathematics and Physical Science papers were leaked last year. FILE: Matric pupils writing exams. Picture: EWN. 59 days ago JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Basic Education on Tuesday said that public and private education sectors must submit improvement plans to Umalusi to prevent future examination irregularities. It’s calling for interventions after the Mathematics and Physical Science papers were leaked last year. On Monday, Umalusi certified the 2020 matric exams and assured South Africans that the November exams were not compromised. The body did warn that those who are found guilty of any irregularities would be dealt with.