Author: Virgo

nfsas
General

NSFAS Scandal: 822 Deceased Students Funded, Thousands Ineligible – Government Demands Accountability

An Auditor-General report reveals NSFAS funded 822 deceased students and over 14,000 ineligible beneficiaries, prompting calls for urgent reform and accountability.... Read more.
north west department of agriculture
General

North West Agriculture Official in Court Over Alleged Tender Bribes

A North West agriculture official has appeared in court after allegedly accepting bribes linked to a government tender, with the Hawks leading the investigation.... Read more.
an accident claimed five people in limpopo.
Motoring

Five Killed in N1 Crash Near Modimolle Ahead of Easter Traffic Surge

At least five people have died in a crash on the N1 near Modimolle in Limpopo, with traffic disruptions expected as Easter travel begins.... Read more.
saps arrests 5 women at or tambo in r5 million drug bust
General

Five Women Arrested at OR Tambo in R5 Million Drug Smuggling Bust

A coordinated law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of five South African women at OR Tambo International Airport after authorities uncovered a drug smuggling... Read more.
danny jordaan
Sport

SAFA Suspends Four NEC Members Amid Disciplinary Probe

SAFA has suspended four National Executive Committee members pending disciplinary hearings, reinforcing its commitment to governance and accountability.... Read more.
7 suspects arrested in multi million rand extortion racket across 3 provinces
Business, Motoring

7 Arrested in Multi-Million Rand Extortion Scheme Targeting SA Bus Industry

Seven suspects have been arrested across three provinces for allegedly running a multi-million rand extortion racket targeting long-distance bus operators.... Read more.
botswana to south africa border
General

New Vehicle Declaration Rules for Botswana Travellers Entering South Africa from June 2026

The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) has issued a public notice introducing mandatory vehicle declaration requirements for travellers entering South Africa... Read more.
Gayton McKenzie
Politics

Pressure Mounts on Ramaphosa to Remove Gayton McKenzie Amid Fresh Allegations

Forum for South Africa urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Gayton McKenzie following allegations linking him to criminal activity, which he strongly denies.... Read more.
mike van wyk
General

Medicare24 CEO Admits Work for Ekurhuleni Metro Police Without Formal Contract

Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk confirms assisting Ekurhuleni Metro Police without signing a formal agreement, raising questions over procurement and compliance.... Read more.
eastern cape protest turns violent with stabbing, cars torched over 'nigerian king' coronation
General

Eastern Cape Protest Erupts Into Violence Over ‘Nigerian King’ Coronation Claims

Violence breaks out in the Eastern Cape as protests against the alleged coronation of a Nigerian national escalate, leaving cars torched and a man injured.... Read more.