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No profit from plunder: ConCourt ends Beitbridge COVID-19 fence saga

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of two appeals by Profteam CC and Magwa Construction, shutting down the companies’ final attempt to challenge findings that their R40 million Beitbridge border fence contracts – awarded during the COVID-19 National State of Disaster – were unlawful.

No interruptions to NSFAS funding and allowance: Manamela

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.

Public urged to exercise caution amid severe weather warnings

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all South Africans to exercise heightened caution following severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

NSFAS placed under administration

Monday, May 4, 2026

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

Africa’s Travel Indaba to drive economic growth

Monday, May 4, 2026

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says Africa’s Travel Indaba is a powerful celebration of the continent’s extraordinary potential to drive economic growth through tourism.