Researchers warn of another outbreak of deadly listeriosis in SA
A new study by the University of Pretoria (UP) researchers has raised alarm bells about a possible new outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa. Gauteng, the economic... Read more.
Women owned, middle-class homes the target for serial rapist Mashilo
The sentence of six life terms and 636 years handed to Neo Clifford Mashilo this week is cold comfort to the community he brutalised in his three-year reign of terror.... Read more.
More than 800 small schools to be closed
A total of 806 small and unviable schools around the country have been identified for closure this financial year, with the biggest number in the Eastern Cape. According... Read more.
NSFAS payment delays due to sabotage by universities – eZaga
Sabotage, misinformation; lack of access to technology and tech illiteracy are barriers to the effective implementation of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s... Read more.
Catholic school retracts expulsion of pupil who set off firecracker
The grade 11 pupil who was expelled from a Roman Catholic school in Soweto for lighting a firecracker has been reinstated, but with a punishment that will hang over... Read more.
No crisis at NSFAS, just teething problems – boss
Barely three years after the term of the administrator ended, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is back in the spotlight amid allegations of tender... Read more.
Catholic school kicks out grade 11 pupil for setting off a firecracker
A grade 11 pupil has been expelled from a Catholic school in Soweto for lighting a firecracker on the school premises. The 16-year-old pupil at St Matthews Secondary... Read more.
‘Placing Unisa under administration may not solve problems’
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande’s plan to place Africa’s largest university (Unisa) under administration is the most... Read more.
Schools, creches and tertiary institutions remain unsafe spaces
Early childhood development centres, schools and tertiary institutions continue to be crime scenes in South Africa with murder and attempted murder on the rise.... Read more.
NSFAS suspends CEO for links to firm that won lucrative contract
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has placed its CEO Andile Nongogo on precautionary suspension for his links to a fintech company that has scored... Read more.
