Today on Pap and Politics, Thabo Baloyi speaks to Terence Khala from the Department of Basic Education about the opening week of the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations.

The conversation assesses the department's initial reports on examination readiness, administration and security, potential challenges facing examination centres, and the measures in place to maintain the integrity of the examinations.

They'll also discuss how learners can manage examination stress, the support expected from schools and parents, and what lies ahead for the Class of 2026 as they work towards completing their final examinations.