More funds for NSFAS and job-creation programmes
The allocation of more funds to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will come as a welcome relief for higher learning institutions after Finance Minister... Read more.
Relief for all taxes except sin tax
While there was a temporary breather for other taxes including income tax, South Africans are expected to fork out more for alcohol and tobacco. This was announced... Read more.
HIV-free world still possible, say scientists
Following the successful eradication of the HIV virus in a US woman as a result of stem cell therapy, scientists in South Africa say this cutting-edge treatment... Read more.
Ramaphosa key man in KZN adamant he is in pole position in eThekwini
Thabani Nyawose, the man vying to be the next ANC chairperson in the eThekwini region, the party’s biggest voting bloc in internal elections, has buried the hatchet... Read more.
Historically disadvantaged universities still lag in R&D
Historically disadvantaged institutions continue to lag previously white institutions in research and development (R&D) despite government interventions to level... Read more.
Buthelezi reclaims his legacy
Johannesburg- One of the biggest fears of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is that corruption has thrust down such deep roots that the governing party bosses will not... Read more.
Makate’s ‘Please Call Me’ battle a tale of courage and perseverance
Johannesburg- The story of Nkosana Makate is a lesson of courage, hope and triumph over adversity. As an ordinary guy from the township, he was determined to put... Read more.
Young lions ‘will not be puppets’
Johannesburg – A new crop of leaders who will be elected at the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) congress scheduled for March 25-28 will not succumb to the dictates... Read more.
Favouritism, politicking at chief justice interviews denounced
Johannesburg – President Cyril Ramaphosa has a chance to make history by appointing the country’s first female chief justice. Yesterday, the Judicial Services... Read more.
EFF and IFP pact hangs in the balance as NFP wins two wards in KwaNongoma Municipality
Johannesburg – The National Freedom Party is now in pole position to clinch the Nongoma local municipality after winning two wards in the by-elections held... Read more.
