NSFAS has partnered with National Gambling Board to raise awareness about students gambling.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) have formed a strategic alliance to address the growing trend of students using their educational allowances for gambling. This collaboration is designed to increase oversight at tertiary institutions, protectin…

Ramaphosa halts NHI rollout until legal challenges are settled

President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally agreed to pause the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. This decision comes as the government faces a wave of legal opposition from a broad coalition of healthcare stakeholders, industry bodies, and provincial authorities. By delaying th…

Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced an ambitious R120-billion Gautrain expansion, the project faces significant scrutiny regarding its financial sustainability and "elite" branding

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has officially announced that the provincial government is set to resume the expansion of the Gautrain rail network. Speaking during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Monday, Lesufi detailed a significant growth strategy aimed at integrating more regions int…

2026 National Budget Speech Build Up

The 2025 VAT saga was one of the most chaotic chapters in South Africas recent fiscal history. It began as an aggressive government plan to fix a massive budget deficit, but the resulting public outcry and economic pressure led to a dramatic U-turn. This shift marked a turning point, moving the nat…

Government trying to get staff over 55 to retire early

An amount of R11 billion is provisionally allocated over the next two fiscal years for the early retirement initiative, whose intention is to attract younger employees into the public service. Preliminary savings are expected to average R7.1 billion per year over the medium-to-long term. The saving…

Budget Speech buildup: The Health Promotion Levy (HPL)

As South Africa approaches this year’s budget speech on 25 February 2026, attention often focuses on unemployment, national debt, and inequality. Yet one policy with the potential to improve the lives of South Africans—particularly the poorest—rarely receives the spotlight it deserves: the Health P…

NSFAS and National Gambling Board Unite to Tackle Student Online Betting Crisis

South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) have launched a coordinated response to a growing crisis: tertiary students using their education allowances to gamble on online betting platforms. The partnership aims to protect students from gambli…

STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Reported on Province’s Progress and Challenges

Panyaza Lesufi delivered the 2026 State of the Province Address at NASREC yesterday, highlighting the Gauteng Government’s achievements, ongoing challenges, and plans for the year ahead. Speaking before members of the legislature, political leaders, business representatives, and civil society, Lesu…

Foreign Academics Not Replacing South Africans, Data Shows

Recent public debate following parliamentary discussions on the employment of foreign nationals at universities has sparked concern that South Africa may be favouring international academics over local talent. In a country grappling with persistently high unemployment, such perceptions can quickly …

Police Under Scrutiny After Legislature Reacts to IPID Report on Sexual Violence Allegations Within SAPS

South African law enforcement is under intense scrutiny after the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) 2024/25 annual report revealed that 97 members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) face allegations of sexual violence or rape nationwide. Thabiso Tema spoke to Dr Bandile …