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By Magugu Xaba A majority of institutions of higher learning in South Africa now require students to clear, or make a plan to pay installments towards their accumulated tuition, and sometimes accommodation, before proceeding with registration for the current academic year. Last week, the University of the Free State (UFS) was criticised for this regulation. The universities` decision to phase out provisional registration has sparked a debate on whether this is fair, especially for students who are already struggling financially. Prior to spelling out my thoughts on this issue, it is crucial to consider the unacceptably high and continuously-surging unemployment…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi IBafana Bafana ebingagayelwa mphako izibekisele indawo emdlalweni yeNdebe yoMhlaba ka-2026 iguqisa iRwanda ngo 3-0 eMbombela Stadium. IBafana ize kulomdlalo idinga ukunqoba ebese ithandazela ukuthi iNigeria yehlule iBenin ukuze elakuleli libhukhe ithikithi lango-2026 lapho imidlalo yeNdbebe yoMhlaba izobe ibanjelwe emazweni amathathu angomakhelwane i-USA, Canada naseMexico ngonyaka ozayo. Bese kupheleiminyaka engu-23 iBafana yagcina ukungena koweNdebe yoMhlaba njengoba yagcina ngo-2002, eKora nase-Japan, kwazise ngo-2010 yangena ngokuba lemidlalo yayibanjelwe eNingizimu Africa. IBafana yiyo ebitshengisa izimpawu zokufuna amagoli njengoba ihlasele zisuka. Igoli leBafana lokuqala lize noThalente Mbatha ngomzuzu wesihlanu umdlalo uqalile. Elesibili lize no-Oswin Appolis ngomzuzu ka-25 okunguye obe ngumdlali ovelele. Isipikili…

By Kwanele Khanye As the countdown to the 2025 matric examinations begins, the atmosphere at Machanca Secondary School in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal is a combination of focus, determination, and quiet optimism. Teachers, learners, and staff are working tirelessly to ensure that this year’s matric class is ready to uphold the school’s record of academic excellence despite a year marked by unexpected challenges. Earlier this year, adverse weather conditions ripped through the school, blowing off the roofs of the Grade 11 and 12 classroom blocks. As a result, classes were suspended for two weeks while repairs were underway. School Principal Raymond Mavimbela…

By Sanele Khumalo South African youth are constantly fighting to overcome a plethora of challenges, one of them being unemployment, there is another load to carry. The unfair defunding of students by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). According to reports, in 2024 alone 10 000 students were defunded. With the rising unemployment rate and no clear solutions in place, the student funding crisis is not just an education issue but a growing economic disaster in our country. According to an interview from Newzroom Africa, NSFAS Acting CEO Waseem Carrim, stated that the reason for the defunding of students…

By Nhlakanipho Mnqayi Ten men Zimbabwe held on and denied Bafana an all-important win in a sold-out affair at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban today. Bafana came into this match sitting on the second spot, tied on 14 points with Benin who were sitting in first place after Bafana were docked 3 points for fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho. Today’s result means Benin tops group C with 17 points after edging Rwanda by a single goal to nil. Bafana remains second on the log with 15 points while Nigeria are third with 14 points as the 2026 World…

By Anrisa Subroyan Last week, the Gauteng High Court ruled that the South African Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) unfairly discriminates between mothers and fathers. For a long time, the Act gave mothers four months of maternity leave but fathers a mere ten days. The court declared this unconstitutional, saying that both parents should be free to share the four months of leave between them, however they please. This decision has been celebrated by many for its part in gender equality, but some hard questions need to be asked. Does this equality honour the biological role each parent plays…

By Minenhle Zikhali A new political party, comprising Build One South Africa (BOSA), the GOOD Party, and RISE Mzansi was announced on Sunday. Its name is Unite For Change. The party has been described as “not a coalition of convenience but a coming together of equals.” This announcement comes exactly a month after Floyd Shivambu revealed the formation of his own political party – Afrika Mayibuye. When one looks at the ballot sheet in the next elections, it will be like they are staring at a motley crew. With over 400 parties already registered with the Independent Electoral Commission, one…

By Nhlakanpho Mnqayi They call it the Therapy session of the Nation. Others say #Imnandi Sibaningi Lento. The Durban University of Technology (DUT) together with Student Housing and Res Life will host the RES League DUT indoor third and fourth place playoffs and finals tonight at DUT Fred Crookes, Sport Centre. The much-anticipated encounters will feature netball and football. In the first match, fighting for 3rd place finish in the netball category will be Four Seasons versus Alcindor Trading. In football, Steve Biko will battle Royal Shadows. The DUT spectators’ will then be treated with another two matches which will…

By Andiswa Zondi A group of Journalism students from the Durban University of Technology (DUT)recently swapped their notebooks for napkins they went on on a culinary journeyduring the department’s annual KwaZulu-Natal Freedom Route tour inPietermaritzburg. The students were hosted by Mt Shekinah hotel, known for its warm hospitality andscrumptious cuisine. The students were treated to a bevy of meals that turned theireducational excursion into a feast for the senses. The tour, designed to deepen students’ understanding of South Africa’s richliberation history, also offered a surprising highlight: a curated food experience thatshowcased the region’s culinary diversity. From the moment they arrived,…

By Zandile Nyathikazi The lifeless body of an unidentified person was discovered by residents this pastweekend on a rocky pathway near Hillside in Ntuzuma, Nhlungwana area. Community members spotted the body in the early hours of the morning sprawledout in an open area and immediately called for help and Reaction Unit South Africa(RUSA) officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. A local resident, Thulani Mthetho, said the area has a steady rise in criminal activity,making it unsafe for residents. “Our community is no longer safe, ever since there was this West Gang who wasbusy killing people in the community. I…