The Department of Higher Education has returned as much as R580 million in funds to the national treasury, despite the high number of unfunded students. The funds were allocated for specific purposes and could not be reallocated, according to former Higher Education minister, Blade Nzimande.

The Department of Higher Education has returned as much as R580 million in funds to the national treasury, despite the high number of unfunded students. The funds were allocated for specific purposes and could not be reallocated, according to former Higher Education minister, Blade Nzimande.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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Higher Education Department Returns R580Mn to Treasury

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Higher Education Department Returns R580Mn to Treasury

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