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Water dept boosts partnerships to speed up services

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has maintained its commitment to foster public-private partnerships in order to develop mega water and sanitation infrastructure projects in the country.

Policy changes to address disparities between NSFAS beneficiaries

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has introduced certain policy changes for the 2023 academic year to progressively address existing disparities between Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and university beneficiaries’ bursary packages.

SADC calls for urgent National Dialogue in Eswatini

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have called on the Kingdom of Eswatini to urgently initiate a national dialogue as tensions continue to rise in that country.

NSFAS to pay over R6bn upfront to varsities

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) chairperson, Ernest Khosa, says the scheme expects to make upfront payments of approximately R3.5 billion to universities and R2.7 billion to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.

Policeman among six arrest for hijacking

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

A 43-year-old police sergeant was amongst six suspects who were arrested on Monday for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle and two hijacked truck trailers in Clewer, Emalahleni.

SA offers condolences to Iran following earthquake

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The South African government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Iran after an earthquake erupted, killing three and injuring hundreds of civilians.

Member of Parliament denied bail

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Member of Parliament, Sibusiso Kula, has been denied bail in the Orkney Magistrates' Court for the alleged murder of his wife.