The Board of Directors of Universities South Africa (USAf) says it regrets the incidents of protest and unrest at some University campuses in the country. The board says that universities are in no position to settle outstanding fees or the amounts due from NSFAS as they are not the primary source of student funding. Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Universities South Africa, Professor Francis Peterson.

The Board of Directors of Universities South Africa&nbsp;(USAf) says it regrets the incidents of protest and unrest at some University campuses in the country. The board says that universities are in no position to settle outstanding fees or the amounts due from NSFAS as they are not the primary source of student funding. Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Universities South Africa, Professor Francis Peterson.

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The Board of Directors of Universities SA says universities are in no position to settle outstanding fees

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa&rsquo;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Latest market developments with Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.


In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.
 In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Bank of Namibia and SARB sign revised MoU to strengthen institutional cooperation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America&rsquo;s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

The Board of Directors of Universities SA says universities are in no position to settle outstanding fees

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