The 2026 matric exams begin next week, with Umalusi declaring the system broadly ready despite concerns around marker shortages, election-related disruptions and examination irregularities. Africa Melane speaks to Terence Khala from the Department of Basic Education about the preparations in place and how the department is working to protect the integrity of the exams.

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The 2026 matric exams begin next week, with Umalusi declaring the system broadly ready despite concerns around marker shortages, election-related disruptions and examination irregularities. Africa Melane speaks to Terence Khala from the Department of Basic Education about the preparations in place and how the department is working to protect the integrity of the exams.
Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702&rsquo;s and CapeTalk&rsquo;s early morning talk show.&nbsp; Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports,&nbsp; business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He&nbsp; also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are&nbsp; podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up&nbsp; podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with&nbsp; Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

Your early morning chat - traffic - news fix delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane

Your early morning catch-up with chat, traffic and news delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

Your early morning catch-up with chat, traffic and news delivered in a relaxed manner. weekdays from 4 am to 6 am.

Are South Africa’s 2026 matric exams ready to go?

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