ANCYL calls for probe after NSFAS pays over 800 dead students

NSFAS branding seen at an Application Outreach Drive The African National Congress Youth league (ANCYL) has called for the arrest of officials who were responsible for the allocation of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursaries to more than 800 deceased beneficiaries, as seen in an Auditor-General report. It says thousands of ineligible recipients also…

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UFH student leader backs Buhlungu’s suspension

UFH vice-chancellor who is currently on suspension , Professor Sakhela Buhlungu A student leader at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) , Sinovuyo Mpola, says they welcome the precautionary suspension of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Sakhela Buhlungu. Students at the university have held several protests demanding that he steps down. Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher…

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Mixed views over clearing processes at Lebombo Border

BMA enforcement officer at a border post Travelers using the Lebombo Border between South Africa and Mozambique in Mpumalanga have expressed different views about the clearing processes at the port of entry. WATCH | The Border Management Authority’s Dr Mike Masiapato says it’s all systems go at the Lebombo border between South Africa and Mozambique,…

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Driver involved in fatal Limpopo crash arrested

Police guide traffic amid the fatal accident The driver of the vehicle suspected of causing Wednesday morning’s accident in Limpopo in which five people were killed has been arrested. It is alleged that he made an illegal U-turn on the N1 between Modimolle and Mookgophong causing a collision with other cars, including a bakkie. A…

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Sinner credits serve for Sunshine Double victory

Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a forehand against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic during the final of the men’s singles final of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, United States (US) on Mar 29, 2026. Second seed Jannik Sinner of Italy credits his serve for helping him to complete the…

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AgriSA calls for fuel relief amid food price concerns

Agricultural workers operate combines and trucks in a field during wheat harvesting Agri South Africa has called on the government to ease recent fuel price increases, warning that they will affect food affordability. The price of petrol has risen by R3 per litre, while the price of diesel has increased by between R7.37 and R7.51…

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