307 Gauteng Education Admissions: 4,858 learners still await 2026 placements Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock Out of 358,574 total applications, only 4,858 learners (1.5%) remain to be placed for the 2026…
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Ten teenagers rescued from suspected human trafficking ring in Joburg CBD
301 Ten teenagers rescued from suspected human trafficking ring in Joburg CBD Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe iStock A 47-year-old foreign national was arrested following a high-speed chase through Johannesburg and the…
‘Renew or perish’: ANC NEC member addresses vote-buying and money politics
237 The ANC says renewal is the only way the party can survive. ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Fébé Potgieter-Gqubule says the party is concerned about the use of money to…
Over 49,000 student applications rejected by NSFAS for 2026 academic year
299 Over 49,000 student applications rejected by NSFAS for 2026 academic year Mapaballo Borotho Image @AFP Nearly 49,500 NSFAS applications for the 2026 academic year have been rejected after rigorous reviews. Universities…
Roodepoort man arrested with rifles and more than 80 rounds of ammunition
306 Roodepoort man arrested with rifles and more than 80 rounds of ammunition Bulelwa Hoala Image: @SAPoliceService on X A 36-year-old man was arrested on 5 January 2026 after police found an…
‘Diplomacy cannot be built on contradictions’: GNU partners clash over Maduro’s arrest in US-Venezuela feud
334 The ANC’s partners in government have reminded the party that it does not have a unilateral authority over the country’s foreign policy. Just days into the new year, members of the…
DJ Warras’ sister weeps as accused killer’s bail is postponed
232 ‘The void is becoming real’: DJ Warras’ sister weeps as accused killer’s bail is postponed Mapaballo Borotho Image @Kaya News screenshot DJ Warras’ sister broke down in court after the bail…
Contingency plans are in place as Rand Water begins the final 54-hour maintenance
265 Contingency plans are in place as Rand Water begins the final 54-hour maintenance Zuko Komisa Image | @kayanews Rand Water has commenced a 54-hour maintenance project starting today, resulting in widespread…
South Africa commemorates International Anti-Corruption Day: Leaders emphasise integrity, citizen empowerment and multisector collaboration
391 South Africa’s observance of International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December brought together government leaders, oversight institutions, ethics specialists, international partners and civil society organisations. The Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa,…
NSFAS completes 2026 funding reviews ahead of academic year
337 NSFAS completes 2026 funding reviews ahead of academic year NSFAS has finalised all 2026 applications by the 31 December deadline, with results now available for all students on the digital portal….