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Institutions urged to register NSFAS students without upfront registration fee

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on all higher learning institutions to allow National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funded students to register without paying an upfront registration fee, while the scheme is finalising the upfront payment schedule.

SABS urges vigilance in food purchases

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

With load shedding, water restrictions and the warm weather, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is encouraging consumers to be more vigilant when making food purchases by examining packaging and labels.

Fuel price adjustments announced

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday.

Five arrested for Midrand kidnapping

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A Zimbabwean man, his wife and girlfriend are among five people who were on Monday arrested by a multidisciplinary team led by the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Team for their alleged involvement in kidnapping.

Load shedding increased to Stage 5

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Eskom has increased load shedding to Stage 5 from midday on Tuesday with Stage 6 to follow from 9pm until 5am on Wednesday morning.