The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has provided a detailed and candid assessment of the state of education in South Africa, engaging with issues ranging from matric results and examination integrity to systemic inequality, policy reform, and the future direction of the schooling system.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube. 

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has provided a detailed and candid assessment of the state of education in South Africa, engaging with issues ranging from matric results and examination integrity to systemic inequality, policy reform, and the future direction of the schooling system.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube.&nbsp;

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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In Conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube 

The question of whether FIFA should move the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States in light of unrest and growing hostility toward migrants has become part of a broader global debate about sport, politics, human rights, and the responsibilities of international sporting bodies.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Sports Business Entrepreneur, Sgwili Gumede and researcher at the Alternative Information and Development Centre in Cape Town, Andile Zulu. 

The question of whether FIFA should move the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the United States&nbsp;in light of&nbsp;unrest and growing hostility toward migrants has become part of a broader global debate about sport, politics, human rights, and the responsibilities of international sporting bodies.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Sports Business Entrepreneur, Sgwili Gumede and researcher at the Alternative Information and Development Centre in Cape Town, Andile Zulu.&nbsp;

In light of the unrest in the USA against migrants - should FIFA move the World Cup from the USA 

South Africa’s matric, or National Senior Certificate (NSC), results often attract attention due to the seemingly high national pass rates. In recent years, these rates have averaged between 87 and 90 percent, which on the surface suggests significant progress in the education sector. However, these figures alone do not fully capture the quality of education or whether students are prepared to compete internationally.  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Wits School of Education Professor, Prof. Leketi Makalela. 

South Africa&rsquo;s matric, or National Senior Certificate (NSC),&nbsp;results often attract attention due to the&nbsp;seemingly high&nbsp;national pass rates. In recent years, these rates have averaged between 87 and 90 percent, which on the surface suggests&nbsp;significant progress&nbsp;in the education sector. However, these figures alone do not fully capture the quality of education or whether students are prepared to compete internationally.&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with Wits School of Education Professor, Prof. Leketi Makalela.&nbsp;

SA Matric Pass Rates Rise, But International Benchmarks Remain Elusive

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric results for the Class of 2025 are out . This release is officially confirmed by Umalusi, the statutory body responsible for quality assurance of all South African matric examinations, ensuring that the exams meet national standards and maintain credibility. The Minister of Basic Education will make a national announcement of the matric results today. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IEB CEO, Confidence Dikgale. 

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric results for the Class of 2025 are out . This release is officially confirmed by Umalusi, the statutory body responsible for quality assurance of all South African matric examinations, ensuring that the exams meet national standards and maintain credibility. The Minister of Basic Education will make a national announcement of the matric results today. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with IEB CEO, Confidence Dikgale.&nbsp;

In Conversation with Department of Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube

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