The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) recently bid a heartfelt farewell to two exceptional members of its Board, Professor Crain Soudien and Ms Meg Pahad, whose decades of service have left an indelible mark on the organisation and the broader education landscape.   Having joined the IEB Board in 2000, Professor Soudien served in various roles, including as Chairperson of the Board, the role he occupied until he retired at the end of February 2026. He served with distincti

The IEB recently had the privilege of hosting representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of China in South Africa for a constructive and forward-looking engagement on the role of Mandarin as a Second Additional Language within the National Senior Certificate (NSC). The delegation from the Embassy—Mr Fan Ding, Mr Zhao Yong, and Mr Li Yuanzheng—met with IEB representatives Ms Confidence Dikgole (CEO), Dr Helen Sidiropoulos (Executive Manager: Design and Development), and

The IEB continues to celebrate the exceptional achievement of the Class of 2025 after the release of results on Monday, 12 January. Congratulations to all once more.