The Department of Higher Education and Training says it is committed to financially supporting students from poor and working-class backgrounds. Tabling the Department's Budget Vote yesterday, Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande says this will include funding reprioritized from the Departmental budget, to ensure that the full shortfall for NSFAS is addressed to support students during the 2022 academic year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Mr Buti Manamela...

The Department of Higher Education and Training says it is committed to financially supporting students from poor and working-class backgrounds. Tabling the Department's Budget Vote yesterday, Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande says this will include funding reprioritized from the Departmental budget, to ensure that the full shortfall for NSFAS is addressed to support students during the 2022 academic year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Mr Buti Manamela...

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Dept of Higher Education says its committed to financially supporting students

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is reconvening its 15th National Congress today following earlier disruptions. Delegates are gathering at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, after internal friction completely paralyzed the initial gathering. COSATU affiliates are anticipated to attend as leadership moves to restore order and conclude outstanding business. 

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is reconvening its 15th National Congress today following earlier disruptions. Delegates are gathering at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, after internal friction completely paralyzed the initial gathering. COSATU affiliates are anticipated to attend as leadership moves to restore order and conclude outstanding business.&nbsp;

COSATU reconvenes its 15th National Congress today following earlier disruptions

The Department of Basic Education is ready for the 2026 matric examinations, with thousands of candidates expected to sit for the National Senior Certificate exams across the country. Briefing the media in Pretoria on Sunday, Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says examination papers have been set, schools assessed for readiness and learners prepared through rigorous assessments and additional academic support. The department is targeting stronger monitoring to prevent irregularities, while also calling on communities to ensure learners have a conducive environment to write their exams. Our reporter, Musa Mhlongo has the details

The Department of Basic Education is ready for the 2026 matric examinations, with thousands of candidates expected to sit for the National Senior Certificate exams across the country. Briefing the media in Pretoria on Sunday, Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube says examination papers have been set, schools assessed for readiness and learners prepared through rigorous assessments and additional academic support. The department is targeting stronger monitoring to prevent irregularities, while also calling on communities to ensure learners have a conducive environment to write their exams. Our reporter, Musa Mhlongo has the details

All systems go for the 2026 matric examinations

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the shooting at the Bushbuckridge home of President of Contralesa Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena. Police are investigating attempted murder and malicious damage to property following the incident on Thursday. Mayibuye says traditional leaders should not have to carry out public duties under threat of gunfire and has called for a properly resourced investigation. We spoke to Sidney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National Spokesperson.

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has condemned the shooting at the Bushbuckridge home of President of Contralesa Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena. Police are investigating attempted murder and malicious damage to property following the incident on Thursday. Mayibuye says traditional leaders should not have to carry out public duties under threat of gunfire and has called for a properly resourced investigation. We spoke to Sidney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National Spokesperson.

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