The 2025 National Senior Certificate exams kick off today with the Computer Applications Technology Paper 1 practical. Over 900,000 candidates are registered, including a record 766,000 full full-time learners and more than 137,000 part-time candidates. Education officials are urging students to stay focused, while communities rally behind the Class of 2025 with strong support. Elvis Presslin spoke to Grade 12 learner, Ntokozo Thusi on her expectations for this year's exams and Education activist, Hendrick Makaneta

The 2025 National Senior Certificate exams kick off today with the Computer Applications Technology Paper 1 practical. Over 900,000 candidates are registered, including a record 766,000 full full-time learners and more than 137,000 part-time candidates. Education officials are urging students to stay focused, while communities rally behind the Class of 2025 with strong support. Elvis Presslin spoke to Grade 12 learner, Ntokozo Thusi on her expectations for this year's exams and Education activist, Hendrick Makaneta

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A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.

A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.

2025 Matric exams kick off with CAT paper 1

The Inkatha Freedom Party, IFP has raised concerns over temporary leadership in South Africa's police service following the suspension of National Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has been appointed acting national commissioner. Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension over alleged violations of public finance rules. The IFP says it respects due process but warns that key posts in the security cluster being held in acting capacities creates instability. We spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Nhlanhla Hadebe and Specialist Investigator, Mike Bolhuis

The Inkatha Freedom Party, IFP has raised concerns over temporary leadership in South Africa's police service following the suspension of National Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has been appointed acting national commissioner. Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension over alleged violations of public finance rules. The IFP says it respects due process but warns that key posts in the security cluster being held in acting capacities creates instability. We spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Nhlanhla Hadebe and Specialist Investigator, Mike Bolhuis

Pressure Grows Over SAPS Leadership Suspensions

Former NPA head Shamila Batohi has formally declined to give further evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria. She calls the decision "considered and informed" after "significant thought and reflection". The inquiry is probing the fitness of suspended South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke to hold office. Batohi walked out in December citing the need to consult lawyers during cross-examination, a request the inquiry later refused. We spoke to MK Party MP, Mzwanele Manyi.

Former NPA head Shamila Batohi has formally declined to give further evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria. She calls the decision "considered and informed" after "significant thought and reflection". The inquiry is probing the fitness of suspended South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke to hold office. Batohi walked out in December citing the need to consult lawyers during cross-examination, a request the inquiry later refused. We spoke to MK Party MP, Mzwanele Manyi.

Batohi Declines Further Testimony at Nkabinde Enquiry

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor&nbsp;Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

2025 Matric exams kick off with CAT paper 1

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