The Matric class of 2025 has achieved an 88% national pass rate, beating last year's 87.3%. However, BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane says the real pass rate is 54.7% - masking deeper problems. Maimane is calling for a 50% pass mark, arguing the current 30% standard sets learners up for failure. Dr. Mmusi Maimane joins us on the line...

 

The Matric class of 2025 has achieved an 88% national pass rate, beating last year's 87.3%. However, BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane says the real pass rate is 54.7% - masking deeper problems. Maimane is calling for a 50% pass mark, arguing the current 30% standard sets learners up for failure. Dr. Mmusi Maimane joins us on the line...
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 BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane raises concerns over the quality of matric certificate produced in the country

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi is calling for a halt to Elon Musk's Starlink project in South Africa. Zibi cites national security concerns and Musk's alleged spread of misinformation about the country as reasons for his opposition. Zibi questions Musk's intentions, pointing to his public stance against South Africa's policies. We're joined live by Mr. Zibi, to discuss his concerns about Starlink.

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi is calling for a halt to Elon Musk's Starlink project in South Africa. Zibi cites national security concerns and Musk's alleged spread of misinformation about the country as reasons for his opposition. Zibi questions Musk's intentions, pointing to his public stance against South Africa's policies. We're joined live by Mr. Zibi, to discuss his concerns about Starlink.

Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called for a halt to Elon Musk’s Starlink project calling it a security risk

 The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has launched an inspection of scholar transport services, with 63 fleets failing initial checks. The inspection focuses on driver permits, vehicle condition, and safety features. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says the inspection aims to ensure pupil safety of about 77,000 pupils and will continue until schools reopen. For more we are joined on the line by MEC Siboniso Duma...

 

&nbsp;The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has launched an inspection of scholar transport services, with 63 fleets failing initial checks. The inspection focuses on driver permits, vehicle condition, and safety features. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says the inspection aims to ensure pupil safety of about 77,000 pupils and will continue until schools reopen. For more we are joined on the line by MEC Siboniso Duma...
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 The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department MEC Siboniso Duma says his department will make sure that the vehicles transporting the children are up to standard

The Gauteng government's decision to slash school budgets by 64% has been slammed by the DA, who say it's a "financial burden" on already-stressed parents. The cuts affect quintile five schools, which are fee-paying institutions and come at a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet. For more we're now joined by Michael Waters, MPL and DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Education

The Gauteng government's decision to slash school budgets by 64% has been slammed by the DA, who say it's a "financial burden" on already-stressed parents. The cuts affect quintile five schools, which are fee-paying institutions and come at a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet. For more we're now joined by Michael Waters, MPL and DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Education

BOSA leader Dr. Mmusi Maimane raises concerns over the quality of matric certificate produced in the country

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