Two NSFAS board members resign

Students enquiring about NSFAS at the University Johannesburg’s Auckland Park Campus. Two members of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board have resigned. They are the interim chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, and the Chairperson of the Human Resources and Organisational Development Committee, Karabo Mohale. The Higher Education and Training Department says Minister Buti Manamela…

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Govt to launch Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station at NWU

Vehicle being charge by a Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station. Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina is expected to officially hand over a Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) and formally open the Rapid Prototype Training and Testing Facility (RPTTF) at the North West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom in the North West. This underscores a…

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Prince Buthelezi Mall to boost jobs and rural economy in Empangeni

The new Buthelezi Centre brings fresh economic hope and job opportunities to the Empangeni community Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the opening of the revamped Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni is set to play a meaningful role in stimulating the rural economy. The mall, formerly known as Greenhills Mall, has…

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Fuel levy relief to continue till June 2

Vehicle at a fillong station Government has officially extended the temporary reduction of the fuel levy to shield South Africans from another massive price hike expected next month. In a joint move to stave off economic pressure, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have confirmed that the relief measures…

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UAE withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+

Barrels of oil. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it is withdrawing from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, delivering a major blow to the oil-producing alliances. It comes at a time when the war on Iran has triggered an energy shock and rattled the global economy. The departure of the…

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Multi-billion rand port upgrades aimed to strengthen border security

Lebombo Port of Entry signage. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says the redevelopment of six strategic ports of entry across the country will significantly improve border security. Earlier, the Border Management Authority (BMA) announced the appointment of five construction consortiums to redevelop the selected ports of entry at a cost of R12.5 billion. The ports…

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SA calls for Africa to partner on energy infrastructure financing

Electricity and Energy’s Acting Director-General Subesh Pillay addresses the 5th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy in Sandton, Johannesburg on Apr 27, 2026. The Electricity and Energy Department has called for greater coordination from African states on energy infrastructure financing. The continent’s leaders are attending the…

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NUM workers down tools at Impala Platinum in Rustenburg

FILE | Mine workers underground. Over a thousand members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) have embarked on a strike action at Impala Platinum’s Shaft Number 1 in Rustenburg. They are demanding recognition of their union by the company providing services to Impala. It is reported that the company has a closed shop agreement…

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