Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Nompumelelo Nyathi-Mohohlwane, lead researcher at the Department of Basic Education, about how the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has expressed significant concern over the high cost of grade repetition, which currently consumes roughly 8% of its budget. According to the DBE’s Funda Uphumelele report — a national survey of reading outcomes for Grades 1 through 4 — 15% of Grade 3 learners nationwide were unable to score a single point on reading assessments.

<p>Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Nompumelelo Nyathi-Mohohlwane, lead researcher at the Department of Basic Education, about how the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has expressed significant concern over the high cost of grade repetition, which currently consumes roughly 8% of its budget. According to the DBE&rsquo;s Funda Uphumelele report &mdash; a national survey of reading outcomes for Grades 1 through 4 &mdash; 15% of Grade 3 learners nationwide were unable to score a single point on reading assessments.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>