Unisa’s Vice-Chancellor dismisses assessor’s findings as unfounded
The report alleged financial irregularities, as well as governance and leadership failures.
South Africa
Suspension of transport leaves scores of UMP students stranded
UMP has moved to online lectures after the private accommodation providers halted student transport
Investigation traces Mathibeli’s company weapons to volatile Inanda
The compliance investigation follows a ruling by the Durban High Court on Tuesday
Unisa welcomes court interdict against former Registrar Mothata
Former Registrar, Professor Steward Mothata has been ordered to apologise to Unisa.
Government reassures South Africans of reliable water access
Government reassures South Africans of reliable water access
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring access to sufficient, safe and reliable water, as parts of the country continue to grapple with supply challenges.“We have come up with several resolutions that will assist provinces and municipalities and all water authorities to be...
President Ramaphosa addresses SA’s unemployment crisis
President Ramaphosa says job creation remains government’s top priority
Condolences for family of top legal mind, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom
Condolences for family of top legal mind, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences to the family of human rights lawyer and former Chief Legal Advisor to President Nelson Mandela, Nicholas “Fink” Haysom.Haysom was a distinguished constitutional lawyer and was serving as the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Special Representative for...
Employment a ‘foremost priority’ – President Cyril Ramaphosa
Employment a ‘foremost priority’ – President Cyril Ramaphosa
Job creation is government’s most pressing matter, as South Africa works to translate hard won economic gains into sustainable and tangible livelihoods for millions of citizens.
This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit, which kicked off at the Cape...
Murder case of two Mamelodi cousins postponed to May
Case against Tebogo Mnisi, who is linked to the killing of two Mamelodi cousins is postponed to May
Police to go ahead with firearms inspection on Mathibeli’s premises
The High Court in Durban dismissed his urgent application to interdict the police’s inspection.
From Smartphones to AI: Africa’s Next Creative Revolution Is Already in Motion
From mineral exploration to the world of financial services, artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate in Africa. One area that may be most impacted by this technological revolution is a place that receives relatively little attention in this context: the creative economy. For generations, storytelling has been one of the strongest tools for […]
Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP license
Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP license
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni-Diko, has welcomed Postbank’s milestone achievement of successfully registering as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide...
Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP licence
Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP licence
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni-Diko, has welcomed Postbank’s milestone achievement of successfully registering as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide...
News24 | Police move in on Calvin Mathibeli’s premises after court dismisses urgent bid
Police have arrived at the Durban north business premises of security boss Calvin Mathibeli to conduct a firearms compliance inspection.
News24 | Riaan Manser | Aboard the Opera: Our own GNU on the water, all moving in one direction
Riaan Manser spent his latest adventure aboard the MSC cruise ship “Opera” with 2 000 other South Africans all moving in the same direction.
Grassroots policing takes centre stage at KZN safety training initiative
Grassroots policing takes centre stage at KZN safety training initiative
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the critical role of voluntary community safety structures in combating crime, describing them as essential partners in strengthening local-level prevention efforts.Ntuli was addressing delegates at the Provincial Community Safety Structures Leadership...
News24 | ‘I prayed for a healthy boy’ – Gogo Skhotheni on being a rainbow mom
Gogo Skhotheni speaks to Drum about her recent pregnancy news. Despite initially feeling anxious and scared, she says she’s more than grateful to have been given another chance to be a boy mom.
Legality of my appointment will not affect public confidence: Mothibi
Mothibi himself was not among those who were interviewed.
R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities
R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities
Government has introduced an incentive grant that will unlock R100 billion investment to encourage metropolitan municipalities to deliver reliable water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal services.
“Over the past decade, we have witnessed the steady erosion of municipal capabilities in many parts of the...
Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore
Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (dtic) Furniture Master Plan’s objectives of strengthening local manufacturing capability and expanding opportunities for small enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs will come to the fore at the annual Furniture Design Competition Awards.To be addressed by Deputy Minister...
LIVE: UNISA briefs media on state of the university
UNISA holds a media briefing to share information on the state of the university.