NSFAS directed to activate forensic unit to work with SIU

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on cases already under investigation, and refer identified instances of fraud and misrepresentation to the...

President Ramaphosa states SA investment case ahead of SAIC

The South African government will pursue its commitment to fiscal discipline and reform implementation as the upcoming South African Investment Conference (SAIC) provides a pivotal moment to translate recent economic gains into tangible investment outcomes.

This according President Cyril Ramaposa’s weekly newsletter,...

Eskom lifts 210 000 out of peak period load reduction

Eskom’s efforts to eliminate load reduction are gathering pace with more than 210 000 customers no longer affected during peak periods.Load reduction is implemented by the power utility to protect infrastructure from overloading and destruction where there are illegal connections.As a result of the power utility’s...

North West police make progress in fighting crime  

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Bojanala District continues to record successes, following recent coordinated crime-fighting operations int the North West.Conducted between 22 and 29 March, in Rustenburg, Koster, Boitekong, Phokeng, Tlhabane, Dwarsberg and the Swartruggens policing areas, the operations resulted in...

Investing for a better SA 

South Africa is choosing momentum over hesitation. At a time when global markets are marked by volatility and investor caution, the country is pressing ahead with its sixth Investment Conference – a signal that it intends not to retreat, but to compete.On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa will convene the latest gathering in Johannesburg,...

SA women arrested for possession of drugs

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested five South African female drug mules at OR Tambo International Airport with drugs worth more than R5 million concealed on their bodies.

According to the police, a preliminary report suggests that the suspects were en route to...