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NSFAS makes progress in clearing backlogs

Thursday, February 5, 2026

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Acting CEO, Wassem Carrim, on Thursday highlighted steady progress made by the student funding body in clearing backlogs and expanding access to funding for eligible students.

Safety directive issued to Senteeko Dam owner

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.

NAC opens applications to fund arts projects

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has encouraged individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations and community art centres to apply for funding for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Durban positions itself as a transport and logistics hub

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has reaffirmed the city’s commitment to working closely with the national Department of Transport and its entities to upgrade transport infrastructure and strengthen eThekwini’s position as a vibrant transport and logistics hub.

Portfolio committee calls for long-term disaster preparedness

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee and Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has reiterated the call for long-term disaster preparedness and climate adaptation measures.

Illegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa’s mining sector – costing the economy billions in lost revenue.