Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr. Blade Nzimande has announced a new student loan scheme for missing middle. Nzimande says government has set aside R3.8 billion to fund the country's 'missing middle' students who were not covered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Nzimande, also announced the appointment of Professor Lourens van Staden as acting chairperson of the National Financial Aid Scheme. To discuss this further Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr. Blade Nzimande has announced a new student loan scheme for missing middle. Nzimande says government has set aside R3.8 billion to fund the country's 'missing middle' students who were not covered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Nzimande, also announced the appointment of Professor Lourens van Staden as acting chairperson of the National Financial Aid Scheme. To discuss this further Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela

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New student loan scheme for the missing middle

As South Africa approaches the 2026 State of the Nation Address, United Africans Transformation (UAT) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond repetition and symbolism. UAT says the address must include clear, time‑bound commitments that address weak economic growth, high unemployment, rising violent crime and deteriorating public services. The party also demands a full, transparent report on what the government has delivered since taking office, warning that without accountability, the SONA will remain another exercise in reassurance without results. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr Wonder Mahlatse President of United Africans Transformation party

As South Africa approaches the 2026 State of the Nation Address, United Africans Transformation (UAT) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond repetition and symbolism. UAT says the address must include clear, time‑bound commitments that address weak economic growth, high unemployment, rising violent crime and deteriorating public services. The party also demands a full, transparent report on what the government has delivered since taking office, warning that without accountability, the SONA will remain another exercise in reassurance without results. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr Wonder Mahlatse President of United Africans Transformation party

UAT calling on President Ramaphosa to move beyond repetition and symbolism

COSATU says it expects President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, SONA to address South Africa's 42.4 % unemployment, 1 % growth, poverty, inequality, crime and corruption. The labour union is calling for faster fixes at Transnet and Metro Rail, debt relief for Transnet, stronger commuter security, an end to austerity, more frontline funding, a push on National Health Insurance, and a "Marshall Plan" against violent crime among other demands. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks...

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Unite For Change warns that many municipalities are on the brink of collapse and must not be treated as a footnote in President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address tonight. Elvis Presslin spoke to Brett Herron, Unite for Change Member of the National Management Committee

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For more expectations on the SONA tonight, Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Thembi Msane

COSATU says it expects President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, SONA to address South Africa's 42.4 % unemployment, 1 % growth, poverty, inequality, crime and corruption. The labour union is calling for faster fixes at Transnet and Metro Rail, debt relief for Transnet, stronger commuter security, an end to austerity, more frontline funding, a push on National Health Insurance, and a "Marshall Plan" against violent crime among other demands. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks...
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Unite For Change warns that many municipalities are on the brink of collapse and must not be treated as a footnote in President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address tonight. Elvis Presslin spoke to Brett Herron, Unite for Change Member of the National Management Committee
And
For more expectations on the SONA tonight, Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Thembi Msane

SONA expectations unpacked

Political analyst Professor André Duvenage says President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address will be delivered in a climate that has moved from simmering to boiling point. He expects the speech to reflect domestic tensions, especially around local government, service delivery and the ANC's declining support and to highlight recent populist legislation such as land expropriation without compensation, the BELA Act and National Health Insurance. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Duvenage to elaborate further on his sentiments

Political analyst Professor Andr&eacute; Duvenage says President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address will be delivered in a climate that has moved from simmering to boiling point. He expects the speech to reflect domestic tensions, especially around local government, service delivery and the ANC's declining support and to highlight recent populist legislation such as land expropriation without compensation, the BELA Act and National Health Insurance. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Duvenage to elaborate further on his sentiments

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