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Parktown Boys school trip ends in fatal tragedy

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The dream of becoming a lawyer for Enoch Mpianzi was cut short on a school orientation camp on Wednesday, after he allegedly drowned following a river rafting exercise during the excursion.

Committee calls for swift appointment of new NECSA board

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The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, Chairperson Sahlulele Luzipho, has called on the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy to speedily appoint a new board for the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA).

Free State pupil matriculates against all odds

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The death of her mother shortly before her exams in 2019, had the potential to derail Vuyisile Nkala from matriculating - but the 18-year-old persevered against all odds.

Body of missing Parktown Boys learner found

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The body of Enoch Mpianzi - a 13-year-old Grade 8 boy from Parktown Boys High School, who went missing during a school orientation camp on Wednesday, has been found.

Fulbright scholarship applications open

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The United States Government has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree to apply for a Fulbright scholarship to study at any accredited tertiary institution in the US.

Motsoaledi welcomes arrest of corrupt official

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Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has welcomed the arrest of immigration official Sam Jan Langa, who was arrested during a sting operation by the police last week.

Universities urged not to over-enrol in 2020

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Universities have been requested not to over-enrol in 2020 to ensure the appropriate infrastructure and human resources for the number of students in the system, the quality of teaching and learning and the sustainability of the university system.

No registration fees for NSFAS qualifying students

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Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister, Blade Nzimande, says all National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) qualifying students do not have to pay upfront registration fees at universities or colleges.

Hunger crisis affects 45 million in SADC

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A devastating drought that has gripped the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has seen 45 million people severely food insecure, a United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) report has revealed.