2014 Matric Results available via SMS and USSD from SABC Education
Matric students can receive their exam results via their mobile phones in the New Year. Students can register by simply SMSing their ID number followed by their exam number to 35658 or *120*35658#. SMSs cost R3 and USSD rates apply. The service is available until 31 January 2015. The mobile service is a partnership with the Department of Basic Education. Matric results will be available on 6th January 2015 except for the Western Cape which will be 7th January 2015.
How to register for SMS and USSD
SMS
• The Learner will send an SMS to 35658
• The SMS include the ID number and student number.
• The system verifies the ID number and the exam number; both numbers must have 13 Digits in order to be accepted. The ID number will also be subjected to an algorithm that identifies if the ID number is a valid South African ID number
• After the learner has successfully registered, they will receive their results on the day of release
USSD
• It is a text based conversation which allows the user to select multiple choice answers.
• This is a great way to supply an interactive service to the learners and to gain various demographic insights from them
• USSD is also an excellent way to get an opt in for further communication from the consumers
• USSD work on feature and smart phones and allows a company to target every consumer with a handset
• The learners will dial *120*35658#, put in their ID number and they will get their results per subject
• USSD has what we call resume session function, where our system recognizes the number the next time the user dials the string. Meaning that it knows what was the last question the learner answered
For assistance with registration for SMS and USSD, contact us at 011 504 0008.
Bursaries are available from NSFAS for any course of study. Contact NSFAS call centre on 08600 NSFAS (0860 067 327), e-mail at [email protected] or visit www.nsfas.org.za. The Department of Basic Education can be reached through its call centre at 0800 202 933.
For general enquiries and interviews on TV and commercial radio stations, contact Shanitha Singh, Mobile Media Specialist, SABC Mobile
Tel work: 011 714 6461
E-mail us at: [email protected].
For interview on Public Broadcasting Service Radio Stations, contact Eric Muragana, Digital Media Manager, SABC Education
Tel work: 011 714 6461
E-mail us at: [email protected].
Web - www.sabc.co.za/education
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