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Today on Pap and Politics, Thabo Baloyi speaks to Terence Khala from the Department of Basic Education about the opening week of the 2026 National Senior Certificate examinations.

The conversation assesses the department's initial reports on examination readiness, administration and security, potential challenges facing examination centres, and the measures in place to maintain the integrity of the examinations.

They'll also discuss how learners can manage examination stress, the support expected from schools and parents, and what lies ahead for the Class of 2026 as they work towards completing their final examinations.

Alright, 5 Nation, it is time. All week we've been celebrating 5FM's birthday the only way we know how — by making sure that YOU get the presents. And today, we've got another one waiting to be unwrapped.

Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain
the buzzword.