Education activist Hendrick Makaneta calls for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to implement stricter financial controls after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) uncovered R2 billion in overpayments to higher education institutions. Makaneta urges NSFAS to adopt more rigorous funding processes to prevent such irregularities. We also hear from Amantle Mokua, UJ SRC Deputy President, who shares insights on the impact of these financial mismanagement issues on students and the education sector.

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta calls for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to implement stricter financial controls after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) uncovered R2 billion in overpayments to higher education institutions. Makaneta urges NSFAS to adopt more rigorous funding processes to prevent such irregularities. We also hear from Amantle Mokua, UJ SRC Deputy President, who shares insights on the impact of these financial mismanagement issues on students and the education sector.

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Bishop Isaac Nkoana of Full Gospel Church reflects on Lamentations 3:22-23 for Monday Devotion, reminding us of God's unwavering mercy and faithfulness. "Though we face hardships, His love renews every morning, offering hope. Let His grace carry you through this week with renewed strength.

Bishop Isaac Nkoana of Full Gospel Church reflects on Lamentations 3:22-23 for Monday Devotion, reminding us of God's unwavering mercy and faithfulness. "Though we face hardships, His love renews every morning, offering hope. Let His grace carry you through this week with renewed strength.

Bishop Isaac Nkoana of Full Gospel Church reflects on Lamentations 3:22-23 

The National School Nutrition Program faces growing scrutiny amid recent strikes in KwaZulu-Natal, which disrupted food deliveries, and a Sunday Times exposé revealing compromised meal quality. With 22% of service providers still unpaid during an ongoing court case, these incidents spark urgent concerns over accountability, procurement integrity, and children's welfare. Goitsemang Matlhabe, Journalist and advocate for children’s rights, joins Feed Our Kids to discuss the critical need for transparency and ensuring the future of South Africa’s most vulnerable.

The National School Nutrition Program faces growing scrutiny amid recent strikes in KwaZulu-Natal, which disrupted food deliveries, and a Sunday Times expos&eacute; revealing compromised meal quality. With 22% of service providers still unpaid during an ongoing court case, these incidents spark urgent concerns over accountability, procurement integrity, and children's welfare. Goitsemang Matlhabe, Journalist and advocate for children&rsquo;s rights, joins Feed Our Kids to discuss the critical need for transparency and ensuring the future of South Africa&rsquo;s most vulnerable.

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With 43% of South Africans classified as heavy drinkers and public health researchers placing alcohol’s net cost at up to 12% of GDP, CEO of the DG Murray Trust, David Harrison speaks to us about his opinion piece on the pitfalls of easing liquor laws especially in townships where where liquor consumption is out of control.

With 43% of South Africans classified as heavy drinkers and public health researchers placing alcohol&rsquo;s net cost at up to 12% of GDP, CEO of the DG Murray Trust, David Harrison speaks to us about his opinion piece on the pitfalls of easing liquor laws especially in townships where where liquor consumption is out of control.

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