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South Africans are snapping up homes in these areas
First-time buyers in South Africa are increasingly prioritising affordable, low-maintenance homes in well-located, secure suburbs across the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
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First-time buyers in South Africa are increasingly prioritising affordable, low-maintenance homes in well-located, secure suburbs across the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
Deadline looms for NSFAS rejected students to appeal
Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January, to appeal the decision.
The appeals window is open until 31 January 2026.
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World
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Business
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Business
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Business
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Business
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Politics
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Politics
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Politics
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Sport
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Sport
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Sport
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Sport
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring
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Motoring
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Health
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Health
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Health
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Health
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