30. Certificate of conditional exemption by virtue of mature age

1. Subject to paragraphs 32.2, 32.4 and 38, the Committee of Principals shall issue a certificate of conditional exemption to the registrar of a South African university on behalf of a person who submits a statement from the senate of the university specifically stating that the applicant may in the opinion of the senate reasonably be expected to complete the curriculum: Provided that the applicant has –

a. attained the age of 23 years before or during the year in which the applicant wishes to enrol at a South African university for a bachelor’s degree with a minimum prescribed full-time duration of three years, for which a matriculation endorsement or a certificate of exemption is a prerequisite; and

b. before 31 March of the year for which a certificate of conditional exemption is required, passed with at least 40 per cent in at least four Higher Grade or Standard Grade subjects, at least three of which shall have been passed simultaneously and one of which shall be a recognised subject on the Higher Grade: Provided that –

i. an official language Second Language Higher Grade subject shall only be recognised as a Higher Grade subject if at least 40 per cent is obtained; and

ii. other subjects may be recognised for the purpose of this subparagraph, or that a certificate of conditional exemption may be issued in terms of this subparagraph to a person whose general educational qualifications satisfy the Committee of Principals.

2. Subject to paragraphs 30.1, 32.2, 32.4 and 38, the Committee of Principals shall, regardless of the applicant’s educational qualifications, issue a certificate of conditional exemption to the registrar of a South African university on behalf of a person who submits a statement from the senate of the university specifically stating that the applicant may in the opinion of the senate reasonably be expected to complete the curriculum: Provided that the applicant attained the age of 45 years before or during the year in which the applicant wishes to enrol at a South African university for a bachelor’s degree with a minimum prescribed full-time duration of three years.