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OUTA Welcomes Audit of NSFAS Student Housing

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 11 June 2026

OUTA has welcomed the Auditor-General’s inspection of NSFAS-funded student accommodation, saying it presents an opportunity to strengthen oversight, improve compliance, and enhance student safety. Speaking to VOC News, OUTA Senior Project Manager Rudie Heyneke said the organisation’s own investigation into student accommodation, released in March this year, uncovered significant shortcomings.

Nearly 1,300 individuals have been arrested nationwide as part of Operation Prosper

Kouthar Sambo 10 June 2026

Nearly 1,300 people have been arrested across the country since last month as part of Operation Prosper, a nationwide security initiative aimed at combating organised crime and restoring stability in affected communities. Authorities say the arrests are linked to the possession of 30 illegal firearms, narcotics, and gold-bearing materials believed

UUCSA convened a three-day Municipal Elections Indaba in Johannesburg

Kouthar Sambo 10 June 2026

The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) convened a three-day Municipal Elections Indaba in Johannesburg. The Indaba formed part of the ongoing initiatives of the UUCSA Political Committee, a broad-based platform established to facilitate structured engagement between the Muslim community and public representatives on policy, governance, and public interest

South Africa ramps up foot-and-mouth response as vaccine rollout and trade push intensify

Oyisa George 10 June 2026

South Africa is accelerating efforts to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) as government, industry, and agricultural bodies move to expand vaccination, strengthen trade, and improve disease control. Independent livestock group FMD Response SA has urged the government to urgently release millions of vaccine doses directly to private veterinarians, warning that delays

Green Connection Questions Eskom Green Expansion

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 June 2026

The launch of Eskom Green, a new division aimed at expanding renewable energy generation and supporting South Africa’s energy transition, has sparked debate over its potential impact on the country’s electricity sector. Eskom said the initiative will increase the supply of carbon-free electricity and will operate under the same grid

Crime Expert Warns of Rising Tensions Over Immigration and Border Control

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 10 June 2026

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s recent remarks on illegal immigration and border control have reignited debate around law enforcement, border security, and rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests across South Africa. Cachalia warned that violent protests targeting foreign nationals undermine investor confidence, economic growth, and social stability. He also stressed

SASSA Rolls Out National Training to Improve Queue Management and Reduce Long Waiting Times

Ragheema Mclean 10 June 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is intensifying efforts to improve service delivery and reduce long queues at its local offices across the country. As part of its 2025–2030 strategic plan, the agency has launched a national training programme aimed at standardising its Queue Management System and improving operational

Trade Unions Say Modest GDP Growth Falls Short of South Africa’s Economic Needs

Ragheema Mclean 10 June 2026

Trade unions have criticised the latest GDP figures released by Statistics South Africa, arguing that modest economic growth remains insufficient to tackle unemployment and broader structural challenges. South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5% in the first quarter of the year between January and March, with finance, agriculture, trade and transport

Stats SA: Youth Without Matric Face Highest Unemployment Rates

Kouthar Sambo 9 June 2026

Young South Africans with higher educational qualifications are far more likely to secure employment than their peers with lower levels of education, highlighting the strong link between academic attainment and improved job prospects in the country’s labour market. Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter

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