Students, who test positive for Covid-19, will be allowed to write their final high school examinations, says the Basic Education Department.
Government schools wrote the first paper on Thursday.
Initially, the department said pupils with the Coronavirus can’t write exams this year, but would be given another chance in 2021.
The department, however, gave in to numerous requests from parents and learners for the rule to be reviewed.
Minister Angie Motshekga said: “This change in the protocol is very helpful because it will give all learners an opportunity to write their examinations.”
The department said pupils will be screened at the entrance of exam venues and those showing a temperature higher than 38°C would be allowed to write in an isolated venue at the school.
After the examination, they will not be allowed to socialise with other learners, but will be taken to a health centre for further medical attention.