The Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, addressed the media in Pretoria yesterday, where she called for a broader assessment of provincial education performance, saying the matric pass rate should no longer be the sole measure of the quality of the basic education system. The Minister’s remarks came as the department declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations which commence tomorrow.

GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa, National Department of Basic Education’s Ministerial Spokesperson

The Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, addressed the media in Pretoria yesterday, where she called for a broader assessment of provincial education performance, saying the matric pass rate should no longer be the sole measure of the quality of the basic education system. The Minister&rsquo;s remarks came as the department declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations which commence tomorrow.
GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa, National Department of Basic Education&rsquo;s Ministerial Spokesperson

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ANC First Deputy Secretary-General, Nomvula Mokonyane, blamed the DA Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, for the recent chaos and influx at refugee reception centres following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. Speaking to residents during a door-to-door local government election campaign in KaBokweni, Mpumalanga, Mokonyane deflected community anger over immigration policy toward the DA. Let’s get analysis on how this could potentially shape Local Government Elections in that region with…

GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University

ANC First Deputy Secretary-General, Nomvula Mokonyane, blamed the DA Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, for the recent chaos and influx at refugee reception centres following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. Speaking to residents during a door-to-door local government election campaign in KaBokweni, Mpumalanga, Mokonyane deflected community anger over immigration policy toward the DA. Let&rsquo;s get analysis on how this could potentially shape Local Government Elections in that region with&hellip;
GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University

Political Analysis: ANC First Deputy Secretary-General Blames DA Minister of Home Affairs for Recent Chaos Following Con-Court Ruling on Asylum Seekers

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration led by Chairperson and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is approaching the Constitutional Court to seek a supervisory order to guide the implementation of its recent asylum ruling. The Inter-Ministerial Committee will ask the Constitutional Court for guidance on the nature, scope, and duration of a supervisory measure to ensure sustainable compliance without compromising the administration of justice or public interest.

GUEST: Dr. Shadi Maganoe, Constitutional Law Expert and Senior Lecturer at Wits University

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration led by Chairperson and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is approaching the Constitutional Court to seek a supervisory order to guide the implementation of its recent asylum ruling. The Inter-Ministerial Committee will ask the Constitutional Court for guidance on the nature, scope, and duration of a supervisory measure to ensure sustainable compliance without compromising the administration of justice or public interest.
GUEST: Dr. Shadi Maganoe, Constitutional Law Expert and Senior Lecturer at Wits University

Inter Ministerial Committee on Migration Outline Legal Response to Con-Court Judgment on Asylum Seekers

Campaign for Free Expression has applied to be admitted as a friend of the court in the case of the fired PRASA whistleblowers who are fighting to be reinstated after the state entity fired them back in 2021. We find out more on the case and why CFE has seen it fit to back the duo…

Guest: Chris Oxtoby - Research Associate at Campaign for Free Expression

Campaign for Free Expression has applied to be admitted as a friend of the court in the case of the fired PRASA whistleblowers who are fighting to be reinstated after the state entity fired them back in 2021. We find out more on the case and why CFE has seen it fit to back the duo&hellip;
Guest: Chris Oxtoby - Research Associate at Campaign for Free Expression

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