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Manamela warns of unsustainable NSFAS accommodation costs

Higher Education Minister, Buti Manamela, says the funding crisis at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has taken a worrying turn, with student accommodation now costing more than tuition fees for funded students. He has warned that the trend is becoming financially unsustainable and could force government to make difficult decisions about who qualifies for accommodation support. Speaking in the National Council of Provinces on Thursday, Manamela revealed that […]

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Mapisa-Nqakula to apply to have corruption charges against her dropped

Former Defence Minister and National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, is seeking to have the corruption and money laundering charges against her dismissed. The matter will return to the High Court in Pretoria on 20 August, when Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to bring an application in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act. Mapisa-Nqakula has been on trial since July over allegations that she solicited R4.5 million in kickbacks from […]

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All Blacks knew Nonu’s haka was coming

New Zealand head coach, Dave Rennie, says the All Blacks knew former international, Ma’a Nonu, would perform a solo Haka in response to their traditional pre-match challenge before their 54-0 victory over the Sharks in Durban. After the All Blacks performed the haka, the 44-year-old Sharks substitute stepped forward and delivered his own response. "We knew it was coming," said Rennie. "Ma’a came and saw Tana Umaga (New Zealand defence […]

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Madlanga Commission | IPID official flags alleged targeted extrajudicial killings in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Investigations Deputy Director, Len John, revealed on Wednesday that SAPS task team members have, in some cases, allegedly killed civilians and then unlawfully linked them to cash-in-transit heists to close dockets related to those crimes. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, John alleged that unsuspecting civillians, mostly in informal settlements, were targeted in operations that were often carried out prematurely and without sufficient […]

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ConCourt deals political parties blow in bid to revive Ramaphosa impeachment hearings

The impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa has suffered another legal setback after the Constitutional Court rejected an urgent bid to overturn an order temporarily halting public hearings. The apex court on Wednesday dismissed an application by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and its leader Vuyo Zungula for direct access to urgently challenge the Western Cape High Court’s order preventing Parliament’s Section 89 Impeachment Committee from proceeding with public hearings. […]

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SA wants Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia to reimburse repatriation costs

The South African government has written to Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia seeking reimbursement for the repatriation of their nationals over the past month. The Home Affairs department says nearly  R300 million has been spent on the repatriation operations, following anti-illegal immigration protests in the country. About 75,000 foreign nationals have so far been processed for repatriation to their home countries. Home Affairs Director General, Livhuwani Makhode, has described the costs […]

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SAVANNA YELLOW CARD

Some South African habits deserve a Yellow Card. Like leaving the house with your phone on 2%, or naming your dog "Bobby" in 2026? If you’ve got one to share, then post your Savanna Yellow Card, tag @YFM and @SavannaCider, and use #SavannaYellowCard You could win tickets to Bafunny Bafunny, the South African Festival of Comedy, served by Savanna Cider and captained by Trevor Noah. And, walk away with R5 […]

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Netflix Umthetho Competition

Law or Loyalty? Pick a side, then tell us why. Your review could win you R1 500! Watch Netflix’s new drama Umthetho and share your review on socials, tagging Y and Netflix SA with hashtag #Umthetho. The two best reviews win R1 500 on The Way Up and Homerun. Only 2 will get the cash prize! Watch Umthetho only on Netflix. Basic plan from R99 p/m. Standard data rates and […]

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Main Street Sunday | A different kind of Joburg comes alive

  On a sun-soaked Sunday in the heart of Johannesburg, the inner city traded its usual rush for something softer and perhaps more radical. The second edition of Main Street Sunday transformed the city into a sprawling playground of art, food, crafts, dance, skateboarding, vinyl and community. For a day, Main Street became less about passing through and more about staying, exploring and reimagining what Johannesburg can be. Organised by […]

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Conrad names Proteas squad for Windhoek tour

Lions spinner, Bjorn Fortuin, will captain the Proteas during their upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia. The South African men’s cricket team will face hosts Namibia and Zimbabwe in a T20 tri-series, before taking on Namibia in an ODI series. All the matches will be played in Windhoek. Titans all-rounder, Duan Jansen, the twin brother of Proteas star Marco Jansen, has earned his maiden national call-up after impressing domestically. His Titans […]

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