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NSFAS funds 822 dead students, audit reveals
DEPUTY Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says it is “very disappointing” that systemic weaknesses in National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) allowed 822 deceased and thousands of ineligible students to continue receiving funding.
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April 02, 2026
The Mercury
Getting physical: Singapore’s seniors enthusiastically turn to parkour
IN A corner of suburban Singapore, Betty Boon vaults a guardrail, crawls underneath a slide, executes forward shoulder rolls and scales a steep slope, finishing the course to applause.
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April 02, 2026
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Dr Iqbal Survé denounces 'defamatory' media reports, announces lawsuit
EXECUTIVE Chairman of the Sekunjalo Group Dr Iqbal Survé has strongly condemned recent articles published by News24 and Daily Maverick, describing them as defamatory and part of a “malicious propaganda campaign aimed at damaging his reputation and business interests”.
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April 02, 2026
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The Cheetah’s return to India is a conservation gamble – and a necessity
WHEN the first cheetahs set foot in India after more than 70 years of extinction, the moment was historic.
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April 02, 2026
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Sapref reopening risks deepening pollution crisis
Unresolved contamination could worsen South Durban's health risks
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April 02, 2026
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Investigation launched after five die in N1 crash near Modimolle
AN INVESTIGATION is underway following a horror crash on the N1 between Mookgopong Y-press and High Accident Zone towards Modimolle in Limpopo yesterday morning.
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April 02, 2026
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South Africa eyes sovereign wealth fund to drive infrastructure, industrial growth
SOUTH Africa is intensifying discussions around the creation of a sovereign wealth fund.
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April 02, 2026
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Is Rayners the answer to blunt Bafana strike force?
THE golden currency in football has always been goals - placing the ball in the back of the net and taking chances when they arise.
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April 02, 2026
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Eastplats narrows losses as production ramps up, sets sights on 2026 growth
EASTERN Platinum (Eastplats) has reported a marked improvement in its fourth-quarter performance for 2025, buoyed by stronger production and higher platinum group metals (PGM) sales, even as full-year losses widened due to project impairments and liquidity pressures.
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April 02, 2026
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Hatton calls for squad effort as Sharks chase Challenge Cup victory in Connacht
THE Sharks face a daunting challenge as they head into their knockout clash against Connacht (tomorrow 9pm kickoff), with hopes of another Challenge Cup run hanging in the balance.
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April 02, 2026
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Italy's World Cup exile: the anatomy of a third consecutive disaster
ITALIANS will once again be forced to watch a Fifa World Cup from the sidelines after another playoff disaster highlighted just how far one of the great footballing nations has fallen.
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April 02, 2026
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South African manufacturing sector shows fragile recovery as cost pressures surge in March
SOUTH Africa's manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of stabilisation in March, but rising costs, weakening demand and declining business confidence continue to cloud the outlook.
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April 02, 2026
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Mulilo announces R15 billion investment, boosting South Africa's energy future
IN A LANDMARK announcement at the South Africa Investment Conference 2026, renewable energy powerhouse Mulilo pledged nearly R15 billion in a significant investment aimed at reshaping the country’s energy future.
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April 02, 2026
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Wolvaardt admits Proteas had ‘no answers’ for Kerr's world-record heroics
PROTEAS Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt admitted her team “didn't really have answers” for her New Zealand counterpart Amelia Kerr in the White Ferns’ world-record run-chase in the second ODI at the Basin Reserve in Wellington yesterday.
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April 02, 2026
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Pricing, updated line-up and powerful V6 options revealed
FORD South Africa has released more details including pricing, derivatives and drivetrains for the updated Ranger series.
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April 02, 2026
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New Vigus one of SA's most affordable double cab bakkies
CHINESE brand JMC returned to South Africa in late 2025, kicking off operations with the older-generation Vigus bakkie range.
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April 02, 2026
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See It Again is on the right track
A promising career once headed for the annals of what could have been, has enjoyed a resurrection.
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April 02, 2026
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Infrastructure upgrades at Tinley North Beach enhance public access and safety
TINLEY North Beach, north of Durban will benefit from over R6 million in infrastructure investment as part of the Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari development, with Collins Residential.
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April 02, 2026
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Sars breaks R2 trillion barrier, as Edward Kieswetter warns against illicit economy
Sars Commissioner says improved revenue collection underscores recovery in tax administration
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April 02, 2026
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Durban City not shy to own their Nedbank Cup success ahead of semi-final
DURBAN City captain Siphamandla Necanana admitted their run to the Nedbank Cup semifinal has taken the squad by surprise, but conceded it is a reward for months of hard work.
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April 02, 2026
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Diesel price shock to ripple through economy despite fuel levy relief
A SHARP increase of more than R7 in diesel price has sparked widespread concern across South Africa's transport, logistics and agricultural sectors, with industry leaders warning of rising costs, higher inflation and reduced economic competitiveness.
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April 02, 2026
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TRC INQUIRY STALLED AS JUSTICE DELAYED
WHEN 25 families of victims of what has come to be known as the TRC cases and some survivors of the related atrocities successfully forced President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish a commission of inquiry into these cases, they understood that the road towards the justice and closure they seek was going to be very long.
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April 02, 2026
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City of Cape Town has a similar proposed re-use water project
ETHEKWINI Municipality will be joining the City of Cape Town, which already has a planned water reuse project.
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April 02, 2026
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Unveiling the Anniversary Edition with stylish upgrades
A DECADE after its local debut, the popular Renault Kwid has been given a 10th Anniversary Edition cosmetic upgrade, limited to 300 units.
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April 02, 2026
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Rethinking what it means to build a conscious business
AT A BUSINESS conference I attended recently, I sat in a room full of founders, investors, and ecosystem builders, all confident in their credentials.
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April 02, 2026
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Game on this long weekend, the ocean is properly alive
THE wind’s eased off, the rain’s packed its bags, and now it’s game time.
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April 02, 2026
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Necsa seeks partners to develop small modular reactor technology in South Africa
THE South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has launched a process to identify international and local partners for the development of small modular reactor (SMR) technology, marking a significant step in South Africa’s efforts to expand its nuclear energy capabilities.
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April 02, 2026
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ANC delays KZN elective conference to prioritise local government elections
THE ANC has formally postponed the KwaZulu-Natal provincial elective conference until after local government elections.
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April 02, 2026
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From retail to livestock: Tlhalefo Dithebe's transformative agricultural journey
IN A BOLD move that blurs the lines between tradition and innovation, Tlhalefo Dithebe of Kuruman has transformed her life and career by venturing into agriculture.
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April 02, 2026
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Lower unemployment rate encouraging but concerns remain
DESPITE ongoing economic challenges and an uncertain outlook for South Africa, UASA welcomes the positive news of a decrease in the unemployment rate.
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