The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS will today commence its loan-funding scheme for the so-called missing middle students. Last month NSFAS introduced a new loan scheme to provide financial assistance to a broader range of students from households with an annual income above the R350,000 threshold. The South African Union of Students, SAUS' Secretary General, Lukhanyo Daweti spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about the two week extension of NSFAS' registration cycle

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS will today commence its loan-funding scheme for the so-called missing middle students. Last month NSFAS introduced a new loan scheme to provide financial assistance to a broader range of students from households with an annual income above the R350,000 threshold. The South African Union of Students, SAUS' Secretary General, Lukhanyo Daweti spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about the two week extension of NSFAS' registration cycle

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NSFAS commences its loan-funding scheme for the missing middle students

Bergrivier Municipality Mayor Ray van Rooy was arrested on Wednesday after police found a large quantity of cocaine and illegal ammunition at his home in Piketberg. This shocking discovery has sparked widespread outrage, with the GOOD Party condemning the mayor's alleged actions. The party is now calling for a special council meeting to consider a motion of no confidence against Van Rooy. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Brett Herron, Secretary-General of the GOOD Party

Bergrivier Municipality Mayor Ray van Rooy was arrested on Wednesday after police found a large quantity of cocaine and illegal ammunition at his home in Piketberg. This shocking discovery has sparked widespread outrage, with the GOOD Party condemning the mayor's alleged actions. The party is now calling for a special council meeting to consider a motion of no confidence against Van Rooy. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Brett Herron, Secretary-General of the GOOD Party

Bergrivier mayor arrested after cocaine and illegal ammunition found at his home

A shocking report has revealed widespread "sex for accommodation" abuses at three South African universities. Research conducted by the Commission for Gender Equality at Nelson Mandela, North-West, and Sol Plaatje universities uncovered disturbing allegations. These include claims that student leaders exploited first-year students, demanding sexual favours in exchange for accommodation. Furthermore, LGBTQIA+ students reported that their harassment complaints were consistently ignored or dismissed. Elvis Presslin spoke to Javu Baloyi, spokesperson for the Commission for Gender Equality, to delve deeper into this disturbing scandal

A shocking report has revealed widespread "sex for accommodation" abuses at three South African universities. Research conducted by the Commission for Gender Equality at Nelson Mandela, North-West, and Sol Plaatje universities uncovered disturbing allegations. These include claims that student leaders exploited first-year students, demanding sexual favours in exchange for accommodation. Furthermore, LGBTQIA+ students reported that their harassment complaints were consistently ignored or dismissed. Elvis Presslin spoke to Javu Baloyi, spokesperson for the Commission for Gender Equality, to delve deeper into this disturbing scandal

"Sex for accommodation" scandal rocks 3 SA universities

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary this weekend at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium, with thousands of supporters expected to attend. The party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, made a significant impact on South Africa's political landscape in May's general elections, securing 45.3% of the vote in KwaZulu-Natal. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, the expelled founder of the MK Party, to discuss the party's progress and his perspective on its future

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party is gearing up to celebrate its first anniversary this weekend at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium, with thousands of supporters expected to attend. The party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, made a significant impact on South Africa's political landscape in May's general elections, securing 45.3% of the vote in KwaZulu-Natal. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, the expelled founder of the MK Party, to discuss the party's progress and his perspective on its future

NSFAS commences its loan-funding scheme for the missing middle students

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