South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza says government has put measures in place to mitigate the negative impact of the reprioritisation of funds on local government services.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will release additional funding from its coffers for qualifying university students who require additional months to complete their academic year.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister says the department is working tirelessly to salvage what is left of the academic year after the COVID-19 pandemic affected learning institutions across the globe.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued a warning to consumers to be aware of the risks associated with the use of instant electronic funds transfer (EFT) online payment services offered at e-commerce stores.

Ford Motor Company South Africa (Ford) has agreed to compensate R50 000 to 56 drivers of its Kuga SUV that caught fire due to a mechanical malfunction between 2014 and 2017.

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has committed to joining government and citizens in the campaign to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

The Western Cape has expressed deep concern about the growing infection rate and has since confirmed that it is dealing with a resurgence.