Author: Larson Thebe
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) said it’ll refund the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Close-Out Project (COP) R123.3 million for the years 2017 to 2022. The institution said the refund will be directed to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) under Proclamation R.88 of 2022, which aims to address and recover financial anomalies within NSFAS. In 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the SIU to investigate allegations of corruption, fraud, and maladministration within NSFAS operations, as well as to recover financial losses incurred by the state. The directive was part of broader terms of reference, which included the reconciliation of…
Police in the North West said 26 illegal miners, have resurfaced from the abandoned mine in Stilfontein, near Klerksdorp in the past 48 hours. Most of those who resurfaced complained about hunger, dehydration and informed the police that there are decomposing bodies underground. “A total of 26 illegal miners resurfaced from underground at Margaret Shaft between Tuesday and Wednesday, as Operation Vala Umgodi continues. Of this number, 11 resurfaced yesterday (Monday) while 15 came out today (Wednesday). They include 14 Mozambicans, 11 Basotho and one South African,” said the provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone. In addition, Mokgwabone said they…
Former Manchester United striker coach and Bafana Bafana player Benni McCarthy has dismissed reports linking him to Mamelodi Sundowns. This after he held an impromptu meeting with Sundowns Technical Director Flemming Berg in London, sparking rumours of a possible move to Sundowns. But the former Porto FC marksman has dismissed the rumours. “We bumped into each at the airport and then it was basically it. We recognised each other and we just spoke in general, it was more about European football. Fleming just explained that time when he worked for Chelsea as one of the international scouts and he was…
In a significant move for the South African government, President Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted his first cabinet reshuffle since the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The shake-up comes at a pivotal moment for the administration, placing an emphasis on effectiveness and responsiveness as South Africa faces numerous challenges ahead. One of the most notable changes involves the under-fire Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, who has been appointed as the new Minister of Human Settlements. This position swap comes against the backdrop of scrutiny surrounding Simelane, following allegations that she took a R575,600 loan from…
It’ll be a bleak festive season for motorists, as they’ll have to dig deeper into their pockets at the petrol pumps. This after the Department of Energy announced new fuel prices that’ll take effect from on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. This is the second fuel increase decrease this year. “Both grades of petrol will increase by 17 cents per litre. Diesel 50ppm sulphur will increase by 54.88 cents per litre, and 500 ppm sulphur will increase by 55.88 cents per litre. Illuminating paraffin at wholesale level will increase by 48.88 cents per litre and the single maximum national retail price…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s G20 Presidency is an opportunity to present to the world the great opportunities and experiences that the country Africa has to offer. Pretoria assumed the Presidency of the G20 group of countries on the 1st of December 2024, from Brazil. The bloc comprises many of the world’s largest developing and developed economies. “The G20 Presidency is a valuable opportunity for South Africa to advance efforts towards greater global economic growth and sustainable development. It is an opportunity to place the needs of Africa and the rest of the Global South more firmly on the…
Two-time defending champions Johannesburg were untroubled on the opening day of the SPAR National Netball Championships, hosted by the City of Johannesburg, at the Ellis Park Netball on Monday. The home side comfortably won both of their two opening matches, against A section newcomers, eThekwini, which competed in the B division last year. The KwaZulu-Natal team battled to keep up with the defending champions who, despite some inaccurate shooting, managed to claim a 69-35 victory. It was then on to a Jukskei Derby against Tshwane. The Johannesburg side raced to a 21-9 lead by the end of the first quarter…
The City of Tshwane Municipality and Eskom have reached an agreement to settle the R6.67 historical debt owed to the entity. Inherited debt from Eskom. Included R700 million in interests. This has placed immense strain on the city’s financial sustainability as it struggled to meet its current obligations to Eskom while trying to reduce the debt and pay interest. This was revealed by Executive Mayor, Nasiphi Moya, during a media briefing about the City’s recovery progress in Pretoria. Moya said the agreement, which was formalised as a court order on 26 November 2024, is a significant milestone in its journey…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said although he acknowledges the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA), it bears no influence on the president’s powers to take a decision regarding the commencement of the Act.Ramaphosa’s comments comes after Gwarube announced recently that she had agreed with Solidarity concerning her powers and the implementation of suspended two clauses in the BELA Act.The contentious clauses 4 and 5 were delayed by three months for further consultations, when Ramaphosa assented to the Bill on 13 September 2024. The decision was…
The Department of Water and Sanitation has given dam owners across the country who own unregistered dams, to register them within the next 60 days, to ensure dam safety compliance as required by law. The department said the registration process aims to ensure the safety of dams and reduce risks to the public, property and water resources. This comes as Minister Pemmy Majodina published a gazette notice calling for the registration of existing dams with a safety risk. The registration process aims to ensure the safety of dams and reduce risks to the public, property, and water resources. “The Department…