NSFAS to probe harassment allegations at accommodation providers

A tertiary student’s room 2 minutes The National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has vowed to conduct a full-scale probe against some student accommodation service providers. This follows allegations of exploitation and sexual harassment of vulnerable students stranded to secure accommodation. Mainstream news and social media platforms have shown some returning students at various campuses…

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Gauteng reports myriad of issues in maternal health sector

1 minute The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Health says accurate reporting of maternal deaths, delays in expectant mothers accessing care; and staff shortages remain serious challenges for the province’s maternal health sector. The committee says it has also identified inconsistencies in maternal mortality reporting across multiple health information systems, which obscure the true scale of…

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Ditlev and Reischmann triumph at 20th IRONMAN African Championships

Ironman African Championships finish line 2 minutes The 20th IRONMAN African Championships electrified Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, with a staggering prize pool of over R3 million at stake. Over 2 000 athletes, including 80 elite professionals, converged on the scenic course, ready to push their limits in the grueling triathlon event. Denmark’s Magnus Ditlev delivered an…

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