Plea to allow students to register
Higher education minister Blade Nzimande says outstanding NSFAS payments must not impact on new academic year.
Mandela family divided over the auction of Nelson Mandela’s belongings
Mandela’s 1993 original ID book, aviator sunglasses and reading glasses are among the 70 objects scheduled for auction.
I have nothing to hide or fear, says Nzimande amid calls for his axing
The civic organisation alleged the minister and board chairperson were involved in the fraudulent scheme orchestrated by corrupt tenderpreneurs to loot NSFAS through ...
Flights delayed at OR Tambo as technical challenges hit baggage claims
ACSA assured passengers that technicians were on-site at OR Tambo International Airport dealing with the problem and that contingency plans were activated.
Gang boss bust a turning point in Mafia battle
The arrests followed a series of alleged acts of intimidation and violence in Cape Town, leading several construction contractors to abandon government housing construction ...
Eskom suspends load shedding sporadically. Find out the times here
Eskom is expected to publish the week outlook on Sunday afternoon adding that it would communicate should any significant changes occur.
National HIV survey: 7. 8 million South Africans living with HIV, concerns raised over no condom trend among youth
HIV prevalence also varied geographically, ranging from 8% in the Western Cape Province to 22% in KwaZulu-Natal Province.
City Power Joburg addresses frequent two-hour load shedding ‘technical glitch’
Eskom announced Stage 4 load shedding until further notice.
Parliament calls for multi-pronged approach to GBV after student violently stabs partner in Western Cape
The 32-year-old man, Ntembeko Myalo, appeared in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court facing an attempted murder charge.
Durban-born scientist awarded prestigious Outstanding Female Scientist Prize in Paris
Dr Naidoo received the award for her seminal scientific contributions to the treatment of patients with tuberculosis and HIV co-infection that has shaped local and ...
Bank of Lisbon fire: Critical failures by government departments and emergency services uncovered in investigation report ...
Five years after the incident, a report revealed that government departments failed to conduct risk assessments and emergency services failed to discuss a plan of ...
Here’s what your load shedding schedule will look like for this week, according to Eskom
Eskom said there has been an improved generation capacity and there were sufficient emergency reserves for the week ahead.
EFF leader Julius Malema and bodyguard lose bid to have firearm charges dismissed
Malema’s legal team had argued that there was insufficient evidence against the political leader, the authenticity of the viral videos from the celebrations could ...
Former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane joins EFF, says she was ‘harshly’ dealt with by ANC and DA
Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane said the EFF is her first political home, and she joined the party because she believed in its cause.
Regulatory board sounds alarm on skills shortage in South Africa's auditing sector
Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors says the skills shortage was exacerbated by low maths literacy in South Africa, which significantly reduced the number ...
Massive crackdown by Sars exposes R500 million coal smuggling syndicate involving former Eskom employees
The sophisticated network of coal smugglers is suspected to consist of local and foreign nationals, and include former Eskom employees who facilitated procurement ...
WATCH: Thabo Mbeki scorches ANC in Pahad memorial tribute, says no signs of renewal as promised
The ANC held a memorial service for activist and diplomat Aziz Pahad at the University of Johannesburg on Thursday.
Controversial stunt: AfriForum Jeug claims responsibility for 'No Whites Allowed' stickers at Tuks
This act was retaliation and AfriForum Jeug’s attempt to take drastic measures to highlight what they deemed as racial discrimination and the university's inconsistent ...
Last-minute reprieve: Unisa escapes administration as court grants order against Minister Nzimande
The minister’s decision to place the 150-year-old distant learning institution under administration followed a recommendation by an independent assessment by Professor ...
City of Johannesburg Fire: Fire in Newtown recycling facility successfully contained
The fire incident took place at the intersection of Miriam Makeba and Jeppe streets, situated behind the Bree Taxi Rank in Newtown.
Good news! Load shedding suspended until Monday afternoon
Eskom would continue to closely monitor the power system and communicate any change to load shedding should it be required.
WATCH: Prince Harry is fan of Stellenbosch University’s choir
Prince Harry attended the ISPS Sports Values Summit-Special Edition in Japan where Stellenbosch University’s Rector and Vice Chancellor Professor Wim de Villiers ...
DUT moves classes online ‘until further notice’ as protests continue
All programmes across all campuses have been moved online from Monday, August 7 until further notice as alleged intimidation and threats aimed at DUT's staff and ...
Youth unemployment threatens social and political stability in SA - report
The report also found that about 40% of unemployed youth did not finish matric and showed there were major discrepancies between employers’ needs and youths’ skills. ...
Fort Hare University exam hall and infrastructure allegedly set alight to halt exams
University of Fort Hare exam hall was allegedly set alight by students on Sunday night, in an attempt to halt their mid-year exams.