MPs criticise NSFAS for R616 million paid to accommodation middlemen
Parliament criticised NSFAS after it paid R616 million to four middleman companies managing student accommodation before switching to direct payments in 2026.
Parliament criticised NSFAS after it paid R616 million to four middleman companies managing student accommodation before switching to direct payments in 2026.
Unemployed graduates in Limpopo are invited to apply for a 312 post internship drive spanning two years. The programme seeks to provide structured workplace exposure across a broad range of fields within the provinces education department. Internship Overview And Eligibility The Limpopo Department of Education has launched a broad internship...
Hannah Einbinder was detained during an anti-Netanyahu protest outside the UN in New York, calling attention to the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon.
Award-winning poet Gaireyah Fredericks celebrated the first-ever Kaaps Woriboek dictionary at the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum on Heritage Day 2026.
About 200 protesters marched in Cape Town on Heritage Day against the City’s R114m N2 Edge wall, citing social divides and service delivery concerns.
Professor Pitika Ntuli calls for heritage studies in South African schools, urging community elders' involvement to deepen cultural learning on Heritage Day.
A charred body was found in an open field in Delft South on 24 September 2026, triggering a murder investigation as police await postmortem results.
South African youths are urged to apply for learnerships closing between 25 and 30 September 2026. Opportunities span mining engineering metallurgy and agriculture with programmes that mix artisan training and workplace experience across several sites. Misa Apprenticeships And Experiential Learnerships 2026 2027 The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent has opened a...
NSFAS paid R616-million to middlemen managing student accommodation in 2024-25, sparking parliamentary criticism and calls for direct payments.
Professor Pitika Ntuli urges South African schools to introduce heritage studies, including lessons taught by community elders, to enrich education.
Cape Town Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews defends the Municipal Planning Tribunal’s independence following Daily Maverick’s series highlighting near-total alignment with City recommendations.
Kenya's university lecturers threaten a strike from 2 October 2026 over stalled 2025-2029 salary talks amid funding and staffing disputes.
UFS has not announced a general late entry window for 2027. Applicants are urged to meet posted deadlines to avoid missing out. Deadline specifics vary by programme and several options have already closed. The article outlines current status and what applicants should know before applying. Application Windows And Deadlines ...
Three young rugby players from Kraaifontein were fatally shot in two separate incidents within 48 hours, police investigate motives with no arrests yet.
Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route faces growing risks to tourism as Thaba Chweu Local Municipality’s ongoing water contamination and sewage spills threaten visitors and local businesses.
Beletanla Public School in District Two struggles with a damaged roof, chair shortage, and limited teaching support, disrupting regular classes during rains.
Eleven killed in KwaMakhutha shooting; SAPS launches manhunt and activates tracking operation. Premier Ntuli to meet police and victims' families.
Philemon Moloto faces seven new charges including attempted murder and arson over a June 2026 fire at his ex-partner's rehab centre in Polokwane.
UN and African frameworks uphold the right to development as a human right, but legal gaps and implementation challenges persist across Africa.
Eltino Fortuin, a Kraaifontein rugby player, was shot dead in Scottsdene on 21 Sept. Police investigate a double murder; motive unknown, no arrests yet.
Stormers forward BJ Dixon is available for the URC season opener after completing medical protocols and returning to full squad training.
Northam Booysendal has unveiled learnerships for 2026 in mining metallurgy and auto electrical trades. The three 18.2 programmes are based at the Booysendal Platinum Mine near Mashishing on the Limpopo Mpumalanga border, offering a clear path into mining, mineral processing and engineering. Mining Learnership The mining learnership is one of...
September marks Heritage Month in South Africa, a time dedicated to reflecting on the nation's history and fostering unity through diverse cultural traditions.
Minister Ronald Lamola has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to the UN Charter while pushing for urgent reforms to global governance institutions.
South Africa recorded 0.4% GDP growth in Q2 2026, ending a brief contraction as the government accelerates structural reforms in energy and rail logistics.
Naiema Abrahams is organising a 24-hour run at Rondebosch Common to protest gender-based violence and advocate for the right of women to move safely.
MEC Madoda Sambatha has provided new tractors and implements to Tigane farmers to increase food security and support local Communal Property Associations.
The 2026 Foundation Phase National Catalogue has been approved, with a R1.6 billion rollout set to introduce updated learning materials and coding to classrooms.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched a debt relief programme to help residents and businesses clear arrears and improve city service delivery.
Prospective students can now apply online to study at Unisa for 2027. The process covers undergraduate programmes through to doctoral qualifications with deadlines and document requirements. Unisa Application Dates For 2027 Application windows are arranged by level, with undergrad routes opening in August and closing in October 2026. Undergraduate qualifications...