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Everything you need to know about the BELA Bill. The Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill is in the spotlight once again after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed it into law – officially. The BELA Bill proposes significant amendments to the South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996 and the Educators…

The Department of Higher Education and Training is working on fixing the National Student Funding Scheme's systems. Minister Nobuhle Nkabane said extensive consultation with various stakeholders, including student formations, was conducted on how to improve the systems. Applications will now open on 20 September 2024. Phemelo speaks to the South…

The ANC held memorial service in honour of the late struggle veteran and former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan at the Johannesburg City Hall. Gordhan died in hospital last week after a short battle with cancer at the age of 75. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has described Gordhan as a…

ActionSA has announced that its senate made a very decisive decision, that it should cut ties with the coalition in Tshwane. Herman Mashaba joins Phemelo in studio to discuss the reasons why the party made this decision. Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink joins in on the conversation. The DA is anxiously…

In this week’s profile feature, Phemelo speaks to Journalist and Author, Nickolaus Bauer about his passion for Joburg. Bauer co-founded NGO Dlala Nje, situated at the base of Ponte City, Dlala Nje, a Zulu phrase meaning “just play” is a safe haven for inner city kids with no place to…