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Cassim to engage Unisa over NSFAS payment delays

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Newly appointed Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim will on Thursday undertake his first official public engagement with a visit to the University of South Africa's (Unisa) in Pretoria, where he will engage stakeholders on delays in National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowance payments.

Deputy President to launch multi-stakeholder anti-crime council

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to officially launch the uMgungundlovu District Municipality's Multi-Stakeholder Anti-Crime Council on Thursday, as government steps up efforts to tackle crime through stronger community partnerships.

Six Western Cape properties to remain centres for GBVF survivors

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has formalised the renewal of six State-owned properties made available to the Western Cape Department of Social Development for the continuation of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) shelter services.

North West strengthens veterinary capacity to combat livestock diseases

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is strengthening the implementation of the provincial Brucellosis Reduction Plan by equipping Animal Health Technicians with specialised skills in disease surveillance, prevention and control.

SA, UN collaborate to push towards Sustainable Development Goals

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Government of South Africa and the United Nations in South Africa will on Friday sign a five-year Cooperation Framework Agreement aimed at supporting South Africa's national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Home Affairs notes Constitutional Court judgment

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has noted the judgment handed down on Tuesday by the Constitutional Court in the matter between the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and the Minister of Home Affairs.

Department convenes disability rights machinery meeting

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is convening the National Disability Rights Machinery (NDRM) meeting to strengthen the implementation of disability rights in South Africa.