The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has announced that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has been placed under administration following serious governance, financial, and operational challenges. Acting under the NSFAS Act, the Minister appointed Professor Hlengani Mathebula as Administrator to stabilise the institution and address issues such as audit failures, […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has reappointed spokesperson Steve Mabona, marking his return to a role he previously held with notable success in public communication and media relations. The department says Mabona’s comeback is expected to strengthen its communication strategy, improve information flow to the public, and reinforce transparency and trust within the provincial health […]
CENTURION- Stakeholders have been invited to attend a workshop hosted by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) in Centurion, Gauteng, on 6 May 2026. The session will focus on the published Invitation to Apply (ITP-R) for Community Television Broadcasting Services and Radio Frequency Spectrum licences. The workshop aims to guide attendees through the […]
MIDRAND- South Africa will host the African World Heritage Day commemoration, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the African World Heritage Fund. The event highlights efforts to protect, preserve, and promote Africa’s cultural and natural heritage across the continent. The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, 05 May 2026 at 09:00. It will take place […]
GAUTENG- The Department of Health says it has been informed by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about illnesses and deaths involving passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling from Southern Argentina to the Canary Islands via several Atlantic islands. The vessel, carrying about 150 tourists, reported multiple medical emergencies linked […]
NATIONWIDE- National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says it remains focused on supporting community development despite challenges experienced during its 2024/2025 funding round. The commission received over 3,000 applications through its new Thuthuka online system, with only compliant organisations considered for funding. More than 1,200 applications have already been processed, representing just under a third of the […]
KOMATIPOORT- Police divers in Komatipoort closely monitored crocodile activity in the Komati River for several days before recovering human remains from a large crocodile. Inside the 500kg reptile, authorities found two human arms, part of a ribcage, and chest tissue. The crocodile was later killed as part of the investigation. The discovery is believed to […]
MALMESBURY- Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku has welcomed new service improvements by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) on the Malmesbury rail line, which will begin on Monday. The upgrades are aimed at improving travel times and making train schedules more reliable for commuters. A key change includes an express service through […]
INANDA- KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has urged community crime-fighting groups to work with police and avoid direct confrontations with suspected criminals after three patrollers were shot and killed in Bhambayi, Inanda, north of Durban. The incident happened while the patrollers were on routine patrol tracking suspects linked to local robberies. Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda […]
PRETORIA- Mamelodi Sundowns strengthened their push for a ninth straight Betway Premiership title with a convincing 3-0 victory over Polokwane City at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The win helped the defending champions stretch their lead at the top of the table to five points, keeping them firmly in control of the title race. Orlando Pirates, who […]