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.

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Higher Education Department Returns R580Mn to Treasury

With growing pressure on borders, services, and jobs, neighbouring countries and international partners are raising concerns. Nothando Phuthi says thatunless SA finds balance between control and diplomacy, the dispute couldstrain regional ties and trade at a time the country can’t afford it.

With growing pressure on borders, services, and jobs, neighbouring countries and international partners are raising concerns. Nothando Phuthi says thatunless SA finds balance between control and diplomacy, the dispute couldstrain regional ties and trade at a time the country can&rsquo;t afford it.

South Africa’s immigration crisis is now spilling into foreign relations

Business leaders are warning that Johannesburg is too big to fail, because the city drives the economy, pays the taxes, and sets investor confidence. Martin Kingston tells Mondli Makhanya that, with service delivery collapsing and crime rising, fixing Joburg is now a national survival issue.

Business leaders are warning that Johannesburg is too big to fail, because the city drives the economy, pays the taxes, and sets investor confidence. Martin Kingston tells Mondli Makhanya that, with service delivery collapsing and crime rising, fixing Joburg is now a national survival issue.

If Joburg fails, South Africa fails

Lenacapavir — the twice-a-year injection shown to give near 100% protection — has landed in South Africa. Health officials call it a gamechanger, especially for young people and high-risk groups who struggle with daily pills. Nichola Lutchman from Gauteng health department says Gauteng is all set and ready.

Lenacapavir &mdash; the twice-a-year injection shown to give near 100% protection &mdash; has landed in South Africa. Health officials call it a gamechanger, especially for young people and high-risk groups who struggle with daily pills. Nichola Lutchman from Gauteng health department says Gauteng is all set and ready.

Higher Education Department Returns R580Mn to Treasury

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