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President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the matrics of 2014 and said children had to be taught the value of honesty.
He expressed concern about the allegations of copying and cheating in some parts of the country, but was pleased it was not widespread.
Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga said 28 exam centres in KwaZulu-Natal and 16 in the Eastern Cape will be investigated for alleged group copying.
The probe is expected to be finalised by the end of January.
Zuma said government would continue making education a priority.
