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If you’re a South African student looking for financial support to study in the agricultural or horticultural sector, the Hortgro Bursary could be your perfect opportunity. With the deadline fast approaching on 15 August 2025, now is the time to apply for the 2026 academic year. In this review, we’ll cover:✔️ What the Hortgro Bursary is✔️ Who qualifies?✔️ What it covers✔️ How to apply✔️ Tips…
In the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Liam Jacobs has formally taken Kenny Kunene’s place as the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport. Following Kunene’s resignation amid controversy surrounding his alleged involvement in a criminal investigation involving businessman Katiso Molefe, this appointment was made. Following public outcry over his alleged attendance at Molefe’s home…
Late July 2025 saw the tragic discovery of a University of Cape Town (UCT) student dead at an off-campus residence. The 23-year-old student’s body was found at a private home close to the university’s campus. The full extent of the circumstances surrounding the student’s death has not yet been made public. UCT and the community…
INTRODUCTION With application deadlines fast approaching at North-West University(NWU), now is the perfect time to take the leap toward your dreams. Missing the closing date could mean waiting another whole year for your chance—so why not act today? Whether you want to kick-start your first degree or elevate your career with postgraduate studies, submitting your…
As it implements a comprehensive new framework governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced a significant policy change: the institution will no longer use Turnitin’s AI Score detection feature. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini become more prevalent and influential in higher education, the university’s…
Following a payment dispute over emergency electrical repairs, the Mahikeng High Court has ordered Ditsobotla Local Municipality to pay Kwende Construction CC R7,518,171.22 plus interest within 14 days. Ditsobotla’s urgent application to stop Kwende from interfering with its electrical infrastructure and Kwende’s counter-application to be paid for emergency electrical repair services after the municipality’s electricity supply completely…
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) fined Anushka Bogdanov R500,000 for making a false PhD claim. Bogdanov was an independent non-executive director of EOH Holdings (now iOCO) from June 2019 until her resignation in July 2020. She made the false claim that she had graduated from the London Business School with a PhD in International Finance, which was later shown to…
In the Northern Cape, the continuous efforts of Operation Vala Umgodi continue to yield noteworthy outcomes. During intelligence-driven, multidisciplinary operations, 24 people, ages 22 to 44, were taken into custody in relation to unlawful mining operations and immigration law violations. In the Namakwa District, eight suspects were detained by combat and proactive teams at a private,…
The recent announcement of Kenny Kunene’s retirement has generated a lot of discussion: is it an admission of guilt or a calculated move? After being discovered at the residence of Katiso “TK” Molefe, the suspected mastermind behind the 2022 murder of musician DJ Sumbody, Kunene, the deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance and MMC for Transport in…
CONGRADULATIONS TO Michelle Mendonça (42) and Griseldis Ellis (58) who qualified for and represented South Africa at the 2025 World Triathlon Multisport Championships. Both women competed in the Duathlon Sprint. Two South African competitors placed impressively in 18th and 19th place, respectively, out of a fiercely competitive international field, demonstrating their depth and tenacity at…