Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Mafu Rakometsi, Chief Executive Officer of Umalusi, about the council’s state of readiness to conduct, administer, and manage the 2025 end-of-year examinations.

Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Dr Mafu Rakometsi, Chief Executive Officer of Umalusi, about the council&rsquo;s state of readiness to conduct, administer, and manage the 2025 end-of-year examinations.

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Umalusi ready to conduct, administer and manage 2025 end-of-year exams

As South Africa approaches this year’s budget speech on 25 February 2026, attention often focuses on unemployment, national debt, and inequality. Yet one policy with the potential to improve the lives of South Africans—particularly the poorest—rarely receives the spotlight it deserves: the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), better known as the sugary drinks tax. Thabiso Tema spoke to Zuki Zimela, Communications Manager at HEALA

As South Africa approaches this year&rsquo;s budget speech on 25 February 2026, attention often focuses on unemployment, national debt, and inequality. Yet one policy with the potential to improve the lives of South Africans&mdash;particularly the poorest&mdash;rarely receives the spotlight it deserves: the Health Promotion Levy (HPL), better known as the sugary drinks tax. Thabiso Tema spoke to Zuki Zimela, Communications Manager at HEALA

Budget Speech buildup: The Health Promotion Levy (HPL)

South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) have launched a coordinated response to a growing crisis: tertiary students using their education allowances to gamble on online betting platforms. The partnership aims to protect students from gamblingrelated harm, safeguard public education funds, and promote responsible financial behaviour at universities and colleges across the country. Thabiso Tema spoke to The spokesperson is the National Gambling board Acting CEO, Lungile Dukwana.

South Africa&rsquo;s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) have launched a coordinated response to a growing crisis: tertiary students using their education allowances to gamble on online betting platforms. The partnership aims to protect students from gamblingrelated harm, safeguard public education funds, and promote responsible financial behaviour at universities and colleges across the country. Thabiso Tema spoke to The spokesperson is the National Gambling board Acting CEO, Lungile Dukwana.

NSFAS and National Gambling Board Unite to Tackle Student Online Betting Crisis

Panyaza Lesufi delivered the 2026 State of the Province Address at NASREC yesterday, highlighting the Gauteng Government’s achievements, ongoing challenges, and plans for the year ahead. Speaking before members of the legislature, political leaders, business representatives, and civil society, Lesufi emphasised the province’s commitment to socio- economic transformation, job creation, and improved service delivery. Thabiso Tema spoke to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Panyaza Lesufi delivered the 2026 State of the Province Address at NASREC yesterday, highlighting the Gauteng Government&rsquo;s achievements, ongoing challenges, and plans for the year ahead. Speaking before members of the legislature, political leaders, business representatives, and civil society, Lesufi emphasised the province&rsquo;s commitment to socio- economic transformation, job creation, and improved service delivery. Thabiso Tema spoke to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

Umalusi ready to conduct, administer and manage 2025 end-of-year exams

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