A new R520 million bursary scheme will help 5200 SA university students

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BUSINESS NEWS – An ambitious R520 million new university bursary scheme will help 5200 South African university students achieve their tertiary ambitions. The scheme is open to first-time entering

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7 ways to save money on groceries

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BUSINESS NEWS – It s not fun watching your bank balance take a hit for what feels like two measly packets of groceries. But if you re willing to...

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South Africa: Overflowing Kouga Dam Leads to Evacuations Along Flooded River Valley

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[Daily Maverick] Heavy rains have pushed Kouga Dam to overflowing, forcing evacuations in the Gamtoos River valley and leaving a trail of devastation in agricultural areas.

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South Africa: Is Abandoning a Baby in a Safe Box a Crime or an Act of Love? Court to Decide

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[GroundUp] The Minister of Social Development says parents who use baby boxes are committing a crime

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South Africa: Why Rail Matters for Cape Town’s Traffic Congestion

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[GroundUp] With the collapse of rail, roads become busier

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South Africa: Floods Smash Gqeberha As 2,000 Flee to Shelters

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[Scrolla] The provincial health department shut down a local Gqeberha clinic after heavy storm water flooded the building and waiting rooms. Gift of the Givers urgently needs food and...

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South Africa: What Should South Africa’s Interim Police Chief Prioritise?

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[ISS] Puleng Dimpane may only have a short time available, but she can still do things that strengthen the South African Police Service.

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South Africa: South Africans Are Not a Xenophobic People – Presidential Spokesperson

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[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.

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Africa: South Africa Ready to Defend Itself Against Xenophobia Charges At AU

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[Daily Maverick] Ghana has asked the African Union to address ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues.

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South Africa: The Israel/US-Iran War Is Hitting South Africa Hard – Our Oil Dependency Is Why

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[GroundUp] While government is doubling down on oil and gas, renewable energy would free us from foreign price shocks

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