NSFAS is planning to stop institutions from charging students above the funding cap, tackling an issue that has left many bursary students burdened with unnecessary debt. Acting CEO Waseem Carrim told Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education on Wednesday that the organisation plans to take over landlord payments directly and
Controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is set to testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating political interference in the South African Police Service on Wednesday, despite a last-minute attempt by his legal team to postpone the hearing. Matlala, currently detained at Kgosi Mampuru C-Max prison in Tshwane for the attempted
The Stabilisation and Governance Support Team at the College of Cape Town has already produced preliminary findings, revealing deep-rooted governance and operational issues. Minister of Higher Education, Buti Manamela, shared the update during a media briefing on Tuesday. “The team’s mandate is to assess the challenges, mediate where necessary, and
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya is set to release South Africa’s annual judiciary performance report on Tuesday, shedding light on how the country’s courts have served the public and identifying areas requiring urgent reform. The report covers the last two financial years and provides a detailed assessment of the judiciary’s effectiveness,
The Western Cape Education Department has confirmed that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have proceeded smoothly, with no major incidents reported. Matric learners are scheduled to conclude the exams on Wednesday. Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier, said that 4,190 markers will now assess over 954,000 exam scripts at
As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign gets underway, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is stepping up its efforts to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the province. This week, 139 residents joined DSD’s GBV Ambassador Programme in areas including Breede
As December approaches and Capetonians gear up for the holiday season, the presence of traffic officials and roadblocks is once again drawing attention. Questions are mounting over whether the spike in traffic fines is genuinely aimed at curbing dangerous driving or primarily intended to boost municipal revenue. A recent VOC
With holiday traffic surging across the country, industry experts are warning motorists to stay alert to an increase in roadside tow truck scams. The South African Motor Body Repairers Association (SAMBRA) stated that opportunistic operators frequently target drivers in the moments immediately following a crash. SAMBRA’s National Director, Juan Hanekom,
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) stated it is on track to save more than R341-million in the next financial year after thousands of social grants were discontinued following extensive eligibility reviews. This update was presented to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development last week, where SASSA and the
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
