Zain Johnson unpacks a crucial debate in South Africa’s education system with Prof Mbulu Madiba, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University. Should the country raise its controversial 30% matric pass mark? With a new education council on the horizon, the Department of Basic Education is taking steps toward evidence-based reform. Experts weigh in on what this could mean for learners, teachers, and the nation’s future.

<p>Zain Johnson unpacks a crucial debate in South Africa&rsquo;s education system with Prof Mbulu Madiba, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Stellenbosch University. Should the country raise its controversial 30% matric pass mark? With a new education council on the horizon, the Department of Basic Education is taking steps toward evidence-based reform. Experts weigh in on what this could mean for learners, teachers, and the nation&rsquo;s future.</p>

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