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…

Political Desk: The provincial leadership of the ANC in Gauteng is battling to keep the EFF onside in their ruling coalition after Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza alienated the EFF by cutting three key posts they had held — including that of council speaker.

The political dust is still settling in Ekurhuleni following Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s late-night cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The strategic shake-up saw the ANC significantly consolidate its power by seizing key portfolios, while the EFF’s influence was sharply curtailed. In a surprising move…

A study by the University of the Free State (UFS) has found that many sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, including products marketed as free from harmful substances.

A new study by the University of the Free State (UFS) has revealed that many sanitary pads and pantyliners sold in South Africa contain hormone‑disrupting chemicals, even in products marketed as free from harmful substances. The research tested 16 brands of sanitary pads and eight types of pantylin…

Childhood Cancer Warning Signs Often Missed due to Systemic Gaps, Limited Awareness, and Delayed Diagnoses Threaten Survival in South Africa

Childhood cancer is one of the most urgent, yet under-recognised, health challenges in South Africa. While cancers in children are relatively rare compared with adult cancers, they are a leading cause of disease-related death when not diagnosed and treated promptly. Each year, between 800 and 1 000…

Four South Africans back from Ukraine

Four South Africans have safely returned home after allegedly being lured to Russia with false promises of lucrative employment, only to find themselves trapped in the Ukrainian war zone. The group arrived at OR Tambo International Airport this week, following a desperate distress signal sent to th…

South Africa’s Electricity Sector Enters a Decisive Reform Phase After Years of Instability and Power Cuts

South Africa’s electricity sector is entering a decisive phase, with reform efforts gaining traction after years of instability, policy uncertainty and rolling power cuts. A new report released by Krutham and commissioned by the South Africa Electricity Traders Association (SAETA) argues that the c…