SUNDAY, 07 JUNE 2026, 01:41
NSFAS seeks to refund former beneficiaries who overpaid student loans
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has identified several former beneficiaries who overpaid their student loan accounts and are eligible for refunds.
According to a statement issued by NSFAS, the refunds relate primarily to historical scheme loan accounts from the period before 2010.
NSFAS...
Municipalities must drive economic growth and job creation
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has called for municipalities to become strategic centres for enterprise development and job creation.
Addressing delegates at the Bojanala-Platinum District Economic Development Symposium in Rustenburg on Thursday, Mokgosi said local government must play a critical role in...
Parts of SA to experience heavy rain in winter and early spring
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) seasonal forecast shows that parts of South Africa will receive significant rainfall in winter and early spring.
“During the winter seasons, it is only the south-western, southern and eastern coastal areas that receive significant rainfall. The eastern coastal areas are...
Protect public infrastructure – Gauteng government
Gauteng residents are urged to protect public infrastructure amid a recent increase in vandalism.
The Department of e-Government said incidents of vandalism, damage and theft have affected CCTV cameras in the province.
Department MEC Bonginkosi Dhlamini warned that this impacts public safety, crime prevention and crime...
Johannesburg Magistrates court is expected to rule on Brown Mogotsi’s bail application
Eastern Cape farmers benefit from strong public support
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has welcomed the strong public support shown for the department’s Agricultural Show and Mnquma Market Day where farmers from across the Amathole District successfully marketed and sold their produce.Addressing attendees at the show,...
Over 900 Mozambican nationals processed for departure by BMA
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed that the BMA successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry.
Of the 933 individuals processed on Wednesday, 349 originated from the Lindela Holding...
MEC condemns attack on e-hailing driver
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has strongly condemned the violent attack, harassment and intimidation of an e-hailing driver.
“Last night, we received distressed calls from the leadership of the KZN e-Hailing Council. They shared a video showing an attack on an e-hailing driver who was transporting female...
Gauteng to launch Youth Tech Expo G13 Hackathon
The Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov) will today launch the Youth Tech Expo G13 Hackathon Series 2026 as part of government’s youth empowerment initiatives.The department said the hackathon is aimed at “accelerating youth innovation and developing practical digital solutions to address Gauteng’s priority service...
The Pretoria High Court has dismissed the IR’s request to prevent the publication of matric results
Dtic to host Business Forum with Kenya
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will this afternoon host a Business Forum that will bring together business representatives, senior government officials and economic cluster ministers from both South Africa and Kenya.
The Business Forum is scheduled to take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand...
Nelson Mandela Bay braces for severe Level 8 storms
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated its Joint Operations Centre (JOC) and intensified disaster management and emergency response plan following the South African Weather Service (SAWS) decision to upgrade its warning for disruptive rainfall from Level 5 to Level 8.
The warning, which took effect from Wednesday...
Adverse weather conditions affect parts of South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall that may lead to flooding over the eastern parts of the Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape, as well as the South Coast of the Eastern Cape up to East London on Thursday.
The severe weather is expected to...
Police deployed to restore and maintain law and order in Mossel Bay
Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane says the South African Police Service has deployed the necessary resources while also intensifying operations to restore and maintain law and order in Mossel Bay and other parts of the country.This comes after the murder of Nhlamulo Sambo who initial reports claimed...
The N6 in the Free State has been closed following a heavy vehicle crash.
Trade Minister tests positive for COVID-19
Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister, Parks Tau, has tested positive for COVID-19. “Minister Tau is in good spirits and is currently in self-isolation,” the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said in a statement on Wednesday.“Minister Tau would like to encourage those who have been in contact with him recently...
Makgotloe faces three charges, including defeating the ends of justice.
The accused allegedly insured victims and later killed them to claim insurance payouts.
Mogotsi was arrested on 15 May and is facing charges of defeating the ends of justice, among others.
Nhlamulo Sambo was killed on Sunday in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape.
SAWS has issued a Level 8 warning as heavy rain threatens flooding, prompting urgent evacuations.