Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution. The decision, announced during a media briefing on Monday, follows what the Minister described as a prolonged period of governance challenges, legal concerns and operational weaknesses that threatened the stability…
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has referred R1.1 billion worth of municipal contracts for civil action, covering cases dating back to 2012. An additional R545 million in contracts was found to be invalid and set aside. Recoveries and financial impact Legal and disciplinary referrals Status of investigations This article is adapted from MSN News reporting,…
Dear Fellow South African, The success of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference two weeks ago, where we secured a record R890 billion in investment pledges, reflects renewed confidence in our economy. It was also a milestone in what has been a difficult journey to rebuild our economy in the wake of years of slow growth, a…
US Ambassador Brent Bozell strongly denounced recent instances of hate speech in South Africa, stressing that such rhetoric undermines democratic values and social cohesion. He emphasized that the United States respects South Africa’s sovereignty and independence, clarifying that Washington does not interfere in domestic affairs. Bozell highlighted ongoing cooperation between the two nations in areas…
Just as many South Africans were beginning to feel a little breathing room, today’s sharp fuel price increase and electricity tariff hike are a stark reminder that household budgets remain under serious pressure. From today, petrol has increased by R3.06 per litre, while diesel has surged by as much as R7.51 per litre. At the same…
The Rand Show is switching Johannesburg into full festival mode this coming Easter weekend, bringing five high‑energy days of live music, family entertainment, and crowd‑pleasing spectacle to the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 2–6 April 2026, open daily 09:00–19:00 (entrance gates close 18:00). Modern audiences expect more than something to see – they want moments…
4th Quarter 2025 GDP – completes the weak-albeitimproved 2025 picture, reflecting an economy not yetgearing itself up for serious long-term growth. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) showed a mild improvement in2025, compared with 2024. But another year of weak capitalexpenditure and heavy dependence on consumption spending stilldoesn’t seriously address the country’s long-term growthlimitations.THE KEY NUMBERSFourth…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has travelled to the United States. The purpose of the trip is to attend the funeral of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. Jackson was a prominent figure in the fight for freedom and equality, widely respected by global leaders. His passing has drawn international attention, with leaders from around the world paying…
The first Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners of the second half of the season have been confirmed, with coach Miguel Cardoso, Relebohile Mofoken,g and Glody Lilepo recognised for their respective club performances during the January–February period. The winners were selected by an independent panel of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters. Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, earns…
LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND At the end of every month, Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to the Gauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA). Furthermore, every quarter, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidated statement on the state…
