ANC leaders have expressed a deep sense of loss following the passing of the party’s Gauteng spokesperson, Mzi Khumalo, who was laid to rest in Ruimsig, Johannesburg, on Saturday. Deputy President Paul Mashatile added his voice, describing Khumalo as a true servant of the people. “Comrade Mzi, as he was affectionately known, was a true servant of the people whose life was defined by humility, dedication and unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community and our nation,” said the…

A High Court ruling has thrown fresh attention on the governance of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), after the court overturned Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to place the student funding body under administration. The Pretoria High Court on Friday suspended the appointment of Professor Hlengani Mathebula as NSFAS administrator and ordered the remaining board members to resume their duties. The ruling followed a legal challenge by seven NSFAS board members, who opposed Manamela’s decision to dissolve…

Thousands of commuters affected by the suspension of North-West Transport Investment (NTI) bus services are set to receive a temporary lifeline, with the Gauteng and North West provincial governments expected to announce a phased resumption of operations on Sunday. The announcement will be made in Hammanskraal, where the Premiers of the two provinces will be joined by the MECs responsible for transport. NTI services in Hammanskraal and surrounding areas were suspended following the withdrawal of buses by subcontractors amid ongoing…