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.

Today on Pap and Politics, Thabo Baloyi speaks to Terence Khala from the&nbsp;Department of Basic Education about the opening week of the 2026 National Senior&nbsp;Certificate examinations.
The conversation assesses the department's initial reports on examination&nbsp;readiness, administration and security, potential challenges facing examination&nbsp;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&nbsp;expected from schools and parents, and what lies ahead for the Class of 2026 as&nbsp;they work towards completing their final examinations.

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Everyone’s favourite radio breakfast this side of… ANYWHERE! This show has more energy, more laughs, and more delight than any other. It's what South Africa needs to get their day going. It’s better than coffee!Its roaring, memorable radio every single day: the biggest news, hottest debates, craziest scandals, and the weirdest and most wonderful of South Africa, plus the kind of original creative radio that you just don’t get anywhere else. It’s one of a kind in the best way.