RC 261008Kaya 959Andy Maqondwana
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Asylum-ruling fallout and matric exam readiness dominated the news blocks of this Feel Good episode, which otherwise leaned on listener family-dynamics calls and a what-do-I-do guessing game.
- 14:02
The Inter-Ministerial Committee says the Constitutional Court's July ruling on asylum seekers has created unintended pressure, with long queues at Home Affairs offices, though government says the judgment does not let anyone stay illegally.
- 12:02
Umalusi has approved all 2026 matric question papers and says the system is ready for year-end exams, with over one million candidates registered to write.
- 13:00
Umalusi has warned learners and stakeholders against cheating before the 2026 matric exams, after last year's paper leaks involving maths and English papers.
- 13:02
The DA is calling for stronger justice-system measures to protect gender-based violence victims, arguing that cases withdrawn by complainants could send a strong message to perpetrators.
- 14:01
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been appointed to chair a new commission overseeing state-owned companies, which will review the national strategy and monitor restructuring after legislation on a state-owned holding company was withdrawn.