SANRAL announces major R21 lane closures for sinkhole repairs near Olifantsfontein
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has alerted motorists to significant disruptions on the R21 Northbound near Olifantsfontein.
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has alerted motorists to significant disruptions on the R21 Northbound near Olifantsfontein.
South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully recovered R1.7 billion in mismanaged student funding, even as 20,000 students remain under active investigation for irregular claims.
The South African government has officially declared Israel’s Chargé d’Affaires, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata, ordering his departure from the country within 72 hours.
Students seeking financial aid for the 2026 academic year have been issued a final call to action. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that both new applicants and continuing students who were initially denied funding have until 31 January to lodge a formal appeal.
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The average cost of a South African food basket rose by 1.3% (R67.99) this month, reaching a total of R5,401.44. Despite the monthly hike, grocery expenses remain 0.6% lower than they were during the same period in January 2025. Advocacy groups warn that even minor price increases place significant strain on families already facing New Year financial pressures. The New Year has brought a […]
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed on Friday, 30 January 2026, that convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has been transferred to the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility.
The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has elected to maintain the repo rate at its current level, marking a significant shift away from a recent cycle of intermittent adjustments.
DStv has introduced a new feature allowing account holders to split their monthly subscription bills directly through the MyDStv App.
Zuko Komisa Image | @AfricaFactsZone/X Senegal (R9.72 million) and Morocco (R4.98 million) face heavy fines for supporter misconduct, "unsporting conduct," and interference with VAR. High-profile stars Achraf Hakimi, Iliman Ndiaye, and Ismaila Sarr received multi-match bans, alongside a R1.58 million individual fine for bringing the game into disrepute. The disciplinary committee officially dismissed Morocco’s challenge regarding regulatory violations following a match that descended into chaos after a missed penalty. Following […]