Matric pupils across the country are 13 days away from their official final exams. In a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, the department has indicated that they are ready to administer the final National Senior Certificate examinations for the 2024 matric learners. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elijah Mhlanga, Basic Education Department spokesperson and, Solly Poo, deputy principal of Hofmeyr High School. 

Matric pupils across the country are 13 days away from their official final exams. In a briefing to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, the department has indicated that they are ready to administer the final National Senior Certificate examinations for the 2024 matric learners. Lerato Mbele spoke to Elijah Mhlanga, Basic Education Department spokesperson and, Solly Poo, deputy principal of Hofmeyr High School.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. 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. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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State of Readiness as Matric Exams Approach

South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System came into effect on 1 September 2024 and many South Africans are grappling with understanding how the new system works and its impact on their retirement plans.  

The campaign “Let’s Talk Two-Pot” aims to educate audiences about the importance of saving and investing with a specific focus on the Two-Pot Retirement System to enhance listeners’ understanding of retirement planning.

Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Thulisile Nkomo, certified  financial planner from the Financial Planning Institute of SA and, Janet Nel, programme manager for ASISA Foundation.

South Africa’s new Two-Pot Retirement System came into effect on 1 September 2024 and many South Africans are grappling with understanding how the new system works and its impact on their retirement plans.  
The campaign “Let’s Talk Two-Pot” aims to educate audiences about the importance of saving and investing with a specific focus on the Two-Pot Retirement System to enhance listeners’ understanding of retirement planning.
Lerato Mbele is in conversation with Thulisile Nkomo, certified  financial planner from the Financial Planning Institute of SA and, Janet Nel, programme manager for ASISA Foundation.

Week 4 - A Panel discussion to unpack all you need to know about the Two-Pot Retirement System  - ASISA Foundation

Did you know you can participate in government’s decision-making?  Not only during elections but on an ongoing basis. South Africa is a participatory democracy and where legislation is passed without facilitating public participation, especially by those members of the public most affected, the law is invalid. Public participation in government is very important and necessary to make sure that you can influence decisions made by government that will impact on your life. Lerato Mbele spoke to Moloto Mothapo, Parliament Spokesperson. 

Did you know you can participate in government’s decision-making?  Not only during elections but on an ongoing basis. South Africa is a participatory democracy and where legislation is passed without facilitating public participation, especially by those members of the public most affected, the law is invalid. Public participation in government is very important and necessary to make sure that you can influence decisions made by government that will impact on your life. Lerato Mbele spoke to Moloto Mothapo, Parliament Spokesperson.

The Masterclass: Active Citizenry Through Public Submissions & Hearings

The MK Party’s parliamentary leader, Dr. John Hlophe has resigned from the Judicial Service Commission after he was interdicted from taking part in the JSC. Hlophe’s resignation comes on the day the JSC commences with interviews to fill 27 vacancies across the country. Lerato Mbele spoke to Dr. Sam Kom, governance expert and Dr. Sysman Motloung, Lecturer and Analyst from NWU. 

The MK Party’s parliamentary leader, Dr. John Hlophe has resigned from the Judicial Service Commission after he was interdicted from taking part in the JSC. Hlophe’s resignation comes on the day the JSC commences with interviews to fill 27 vacancies across the country. Lerato Mbele spoke to Dr. Sam Kom, governance expert and Dr. Sysman Motloung, Lecturer and Analyst from NWU.

State of Readiness as Matric Exams Approach

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