Maluleke denies political interference in his resignation from NSFAS

Former NSFAS interim chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke Former National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) interim chairperson Dr Mugwena Maluleke says his resignation has nothing to do with political interference or pressure from the executive. Maluleke has cited personal reasons for his resignation. His departure comes in the midst of high-level board resignations from the scheme,…

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Fuel levy relief extension is deceptive: FOSA

A petrol station attendant fills up a car ahead of a petrol price increase effective from midnight, at a filling station in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 31, 2022. The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has criticised the government’s extension of the fuel levy relief, calling it deceptive. On Tuesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced…

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Soweto shack fire claims two lives

FILE | The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters. Two people have died following a shack fire incident at Emdeni Extension in Soweto, Johannesburg. The City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) says firefighters responded to the blaze at around 5 am. The victims were found burnt beyond recognition. EMS Spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says the…

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Fighting organised crime, gang violence is a priority: Dimpane

Acting Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane addresses Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on April 29, 2026. Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has outlined her commitment to carrying out President Cyril Ramaphosa’s crime-fighting instructions. Dimpane, who was appointed earlier this month after the precautionary suspension of Fannie Masemola, addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on Wednesday….

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Malatsi to account in Parliament over scrapped draft AI policy: Diko

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi seen attending a meeting. Parliament’s Communications and Digital Technologies Committee Chairperson Khusela Diko says Minister Solly Malatsi will soon be hauled before Parliament to account for the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. Malatsi withdrew the draft policy after revelations by the department that it contains…

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UCT marks five years since Jagger Library fire

UCT reflects on resilience and renewal five years after the Jagger Library fire with “Opportunity in Loss” exhibition. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is marking five years since a devastating fire that destroyed parts of the Jagger Library and several other campus buildings. A commemorative exhibition titled “Opportunity in Loss” is now reflecting on…

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NPA welcomes sentences handed to Mugabe, co-accused

Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear in the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg on 29 April 2026. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng has welcomed the sentences handed to Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze. The Alexandra Regional Court sentenced Mugabe to 24 months…

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