Details about NSFAS funding applications for 2025 revealed: Here’s everything you must know
NSFAS applications for the 2025 academic year open on 20 September. Here’s everything you need to know about applying and eligibility requirements.
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Traveller’s death at OR Tambo International Airport raises suspicion
A traveller’s death after a fall at OR Tambo International Airport is under investigation, alongside another incident at King Shaka International Airport on the same day.
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Who is Ryan Wesley Routh? – Man arrested for alleged Trump assassination
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, has been arrested for an alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump. Learn more about his background, motivations, and possible links to past plots.
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Darlington ‘Papa G’ Michaels dies – Here’s what we know
South African TV icon Darlington Michaels, best known for his role as Papa G on ‘Isidingo’, has died after a recent health battle.
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A-Reece gifts ’slimes’ new ‘Kill the King’ mixtape
A-Reece surprises fans with ‘Kill The King: the mixtape’, a 19-track project addressing critics and showcasing his dominance in SA Hip-Hop.
Technology
Google is deleting Gmail accounts en masse – Here’s why
Google is deleting Gmail accounts inactive for more than two years, but users can save their accounts by taking these simple actions.
International
Watch: Tyla picks up her first MTV VMA for ‘Water’
Tyla wins her first MTV VMA for “Water” and uses her acceptance speech to highlight African music’s diversity beyond Afrobeats.
International
More details surface about ‘Selling Sunset’ star Chelsea Lazkani husband
Drama intensifies on ‘Selling Sunset’ season 8 as rumours about Chelsea Lazkani’s husband, Jeff, take centre stage.
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Gauteng Health Dept rubbishes Tom London’s ‘horror’ hospital experience
Tom London spent 14 days in the facility, during which time, the department asserts, he received “adequate clinical care” before discharging himself on Saturday.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 9 September 2024
Here’s the loadshedding outlook for this week.
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South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 7 September 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Saturday, 7 September 2024:
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Khanyi Mbau probably did not ‘buy’ a new face – Here’s why
Following her viral facelift surgery post, Khanyi Mbau has embarked on a relentless promotion campaign for Mono Clinic, a Turkish cosmetic surgery centre.
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‘My son’s a thief, not a killer’ – Chicco Twala on Longwe’s role in Senzo Meyiwa murder
Longwe’s name surfaced during the ongoing murder trial, with the defence for one of the accused claiming Longwe was the one who pulled the trigger.
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South Africa’s economy grew 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024 – Stats SA
South Africa’s economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024, driven by finance, trade, and manufacturing sectors, according to Stats SA.
Lifestyle
Loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 2 September 2024
Here’s the loadshedding outlook for this week.
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Thabiso Sikwane dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Thabiso Sikwane was a well-known radio broadcaster, talk show host, author, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the media industry.
Events
Team SA collects top medals at World Athletics U20 Championships
Team South Africa shines at the World Athletics U20 Championships with multiple medals.
Crime
Woman charged in R2.8m Windhoek International School fraud was hiding in Pretoria
According to court documents, Maria Coetzee transferred over N$2.8 million from the school’s bank account into three accounts under her name.
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South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 29 August 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Thursday, 29 August 2024.
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South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 28 August 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 28 August 2024.
Cape Town Buzz
Auditor-General report: Western Cape municipalities receive most clean audits
The Western Cape stands out as a beacon of good governance in the 2022-23 Auditor-General’s report, with 22 municipalities in the province achieving clean audits.
Cape Town Buzz
Watch: Cape Town severe weather wreaks havoc across city [video]
Residents across Cape Town witnessed firsthand the destructive power of the severe weather on Tuesday as strong winds and heavy rain swept through the city.
Lifestyle
Petrol price forecast for September 2024: Here’s what motorists should expect
Month-end estimates show significant petrol and diesel price decreases in September 2024, but there’s a catch.
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Lottery corruption: two men arrested in Soweto
Hawks finally appear to be taking action against some of the fraudsters who ripped off the National Lotteries Commission.
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South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 27 August 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings for Tuesday, 27 August 2024:
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Loadshedding schedule starting Monday, 26 August 2024
Here’s the loadshedding outlook for this week.
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South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 26 August 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings for Monday, 26 August 2024.
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South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 23 August 2024
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Friday, 23 August 2024.
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South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 22 August 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Thursday, 22 August 2024:
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South Africa consumer inflation drops to 4.6% – Here’s how this impacts your life
A lower inflation rate means that the prices of goods and services are not increasing as quickly, which can have several positive effects on everyday life.