NSFAS is projecting a 7% increase in the number of students qualifying for bursaries this year, and for the first time, TVET college students will receive living allowances Higher education minister Blade Nzimande says government is aiming to increase the number of students receiving National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding to one million. Nzimande […]
The 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour will be held on Sunday 12 March. Those wanting to participate in the world’s biggest timed bicycle race have until January 31 to enter the race. The 45th Cape Town Cycle Tour will be held on Sunday 12 March. This year, there are two versions of the race; the […]
The Western Cape Premier said no response was received on his first letter, and that he would be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa again. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says he remains deeply concerned about national government’s continued lack of urgency and detailed action in response to the country’s energy crisis. Winde this past Friday […]
“I wanted to make an album that you could listen to when you were alone at home or in the car.” Multi-award-winning musician Sjava expressed his gratitude to his supporters on social media as they continue to listen to his latest offering, Isibuko (a mirror). On Friday, Sjava, real name Jabulani Hadebe, held an intimate […]
The legendary sports commentator’s show, Marawa Sports Worldwide, will be broadcast on weekday evenings from 1 February. Primedia’s 947 listeners will soon have a familiar voice to commute to as it welcomes sportscaster, media personality and author Robert Marawa. CEO for Primedia Broadcasting Lindile Xoko signed an exclusive deal with the legendary sports commentator for […]
His decision comes on the back of an announcement from Zuma’s legal team late last year that the former president plans on bringing another application for State Advocate Billy Downer’s removal. Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge Piet Koen is stepping aside from former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption case. Koen on Monday morning announced that […]
After months of witness testimony last year, it’s now the turn of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to call her witnesses. The inquiry into the Public Protector’s fitness to hold office was expected to resume on Monday. After months of witness testimony last year, it’s now the turn of suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to […]
The local SPCA is attending to reports about where the tiger is roaming in the Edenvale area, while the public remains on high alert. The National Council for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has confirmed that another tiger is on the loose in Eastleigh, Edenvale. This is the second tiger […]
The mineral resources and energy minister was accused of benefiting from free security upgrades to his private property by the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said it would pursue a private prosecution case against the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe for his role in state […]
Koen indicated he was considering recusing himself late last year. Former president Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption case was expected to return to the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday. Judge Piet Koen was expected to announce whether or not he’ll continue to hear it. Koen indicated he was considering recusing himself late last year. This […]