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NSFAS says over 200,000 first-time entering students must submit outstanding documents within 30 days of receiving notification or their applications will be deemed unsuccessful.
NSFAS issues warning to 200,000 applicants who must submit outstanding documents
NSFAS says it has processed all 2026 funding applications before the academic year starts.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM
NSFAS says over 200,000 first-time entering students must submit outstanding documents within 30 days of receiving notification or their applications will be deemed unsuccessful.
Manchester United have fired head coach Ruben Amorim a day after he hinted at tensions with the club.
Manchester United ‘reluctantly’ fire head coach Ruben Amorim
The decision comes a day after Ruben Amorim hinted at tensions with the club.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Manchester United have fired head coach Ruben Amorim a day after he hinted at tensions with the club.
Petrol, diesel and paraffin prices are set to fall significantly from Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
January starts with big falls in petrol and diesel prices in South Africa
Falling oil prices and a stronger rand have brought the good news.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Petrol, diesel and paraffin prices are set to fall significantly from Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed signing Stellenbosch FC forward Andre de Jong, completing a transfer that was months in the making.
Orlando Pirates finally sign forward Andre de Jong from Stellenbosch
The Buccaneers have long eyed the New Zealand attacking midfielder, with a previous bid collapsing on transfer deadline day in September.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Orlando Pirates have confirmed signing Stellenbosch FC forward Andre de Jong, completing a transfer that was months in the making.
The Public Protector has cleared the Presidency and Department of Defence over claims of excessive catering costs on the Inkwazi presidential jet.
Public Protector clears Presidency over high presidential jet catering costs claims
Catering costs were "significantly less" than what John Steenhuisen had alleged, the Public Protector has found.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
The Public Protector has cleared the Presidency and Department of Defence over claims of excessive catering costs on the Inkwazi presidential jet.
"Shela" by Sam Deep, Boohle and Nia Pearl ft. Mano has won Song of the Year 2025 in five radio stations across South Africa.
‘Shela’ dominates Song of the Year 2025 votes: How fans voted on major radio stations
"Shela" by Sam Deep, Boohle and Nia Pearl ft. Mano has won Song of the Year 2025 in five radio stations across South Africa.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
"Shela" by Sam Deep, Boohle and Nia Pearl ft. Mano has won Song of the Year 2025 in five radio stations across South Africa.
American streamer HBO Max could soon be available in South Africa via DStv following a deal between MultiChoice owner Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery.
HBO Max could be coming to DStv in South Africa as Canal+ saves 12 channels
American streamer HBO Max could soon be available in South Africa via DStv following a deal between MultiChoice owner Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:44 PM
American streamer HBO Max could soon be available in South Africa via DStv following a deal between MultiChoice owner Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Zee Nxumalo, whose influence now stretches across music, film, fashion, television and brand partnerships, has had a truly memorable 2025.
7 times Zee Nxumalo stayed winning in 2025
Zee Nxumalo's influence now stretches across music, film, fashion, television and brand partnerships.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Zee Nxumalo, whose influence now stretches across music, film, fashion, television and brand partnerships, has had a truly memorable 2025.
Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC have appointed Gavin Hunt as their new head coach following the departure of Steve Barker earlier in December.
Stellenbosch FC snap up Gavin Hunt as head coach after Steve Barker’s exit
Gavin Hunt's first match in charge of Stellies is a big test against third-place side Sekhukhune United.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC have appointed Gavin Hunt as their new head coach following the departure of Steve Barker earlier in December.
A 10-man Egyptian side held on for a narrow win against a spirited Bafana Bafana in their Group B AFCON match.
Egypt hold on for slim win vs South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in dramatic AFCON game
A 10-man Egyptian side held on for a narrow win against a spirited Bafana Bafana in their Group B AFCON match.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A 10-man Egyptian side held on for a narrow win against a spirited Bafana Bafana in their Group B AFCON match.
Here's how Bafana Bafana line up against Egypt in their biggest group stage test.
Bafana Bafana name starting lineup for big Egypt AFCON match
Here's how Bafana Bafana line up for their big Egypt test at AFCON.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Here's how Bafana Bafana line up against Egypt in their biggest group stage test.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has supported CAF's decision to hold the AFCON tournament every four years from 2028.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos backs AFCON switch to 4-year cycle
"Every team that has qualified for AFCON can focus on AFCON," Broos says.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has supported CAF's decision to hold the AFCON tournament every four years from 2028.
Ukhozi FM has assured listeners that the recent SMS confirmation error for its song-of-the-year campaign has not affected the actual voting process.
Ukhozi FM says song-of-the-year vote not affected by SMS confirmation error
An independent auditor is overseeing the voting process, the channel says.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ukhozi FM has assured listeners that the recent SMS confirmation error for its song-of-the-year campaign has not affected the actual voting process.
SAFA has released player profiles for Bafana Bafana's AFCON squad with informative details such as national team debut, number of caps, playing positions, nicknames and interesting "did-you-know" anecdotes.
SAFA unveils Bafana Bafana player profiles for AFCON 2025
The profiles have informative details such as national team debut, number of caps, playing positions, nicknames and interesting "did-you-know" anecdotes.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
SAFA has released player profiles for Bafana Bafana's AFCON squad with informative details such as national team debut, number of caps, playing positions, nicknames and interesting "did-you-know" anecdotes.
Angola made Bafana Bafana work for their 2-1 win in a thrilling AFCON match on Monday evening.
Bafana made to work for 2-1 win against game Angola in AFCON thriller
Angola made Bafana Bafana work for their 2-1 win in a thrilling AFCON match on Monday evening.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Angola made Bafana Bafana work for their 2-1 win in a thrilling AFCON match on Monday evening.
Hugo Broos has named his starting 11 as Bafana Bafana begin their 2025 AFCON campaign against Angola.
Here’s Bafana’s starting lineup vs Angola at AFCON
Hugo Broos has named his starting 11 as Bafana Bafana begin their 2025 AFCON campaign.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hugo Broos has named his starting 11 as Bafana Bafana begin their 2025 AFCON campaign against Angola.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there is pushback against his administration's renewal agenda and efforts to halt governance "regress."
Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza warns of ‘pushback’ against renewal agenda
"The renewal agenda is very clear in terms of what we want to do," Xhakaza says.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza says there is pushback against his administration's renewal agenda and efforts to halt governance "regress."
Media personality Minnie Dlamini has agreed to pay back R50,000 linked to misappropriated National Lotteries Commission grant funding.
Why Minnie Dlamini has to pay back R50,000 in deal with SIU
Media personality Minnie Dlamini has agreed to pay back R50,000 linked to misappropriated National Lotteries Commission grant funding.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Media personality Minnie Dlamini has agreed to pay back R50,000 linked to misappropriated National Lotteries Commission grant funding.
SAPS says investigators have taken in two "people of interest" for questioning as the investigation into the murder of DJ Warras continues.
Police questioning 2 ‘people of interest’ in DJ Warras murder probe
Police say they picked up the two people at around 02:00 on Monday from a hostel in Soweto, Johannesburg.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
SAPS says investigators have taken in two "people of interest" for questioning as the investigation into the murder of DJ Warras continues.
COSATU has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to reject a recommendation by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers to increase salaries for politicians by 4.1%.
COSATU urges Ramaphosa to reject proposal to increase ministers and MPs’ salaries
COSATU has the criticised the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers for making "such an obnoxious proposal."
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December 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
COSATU has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to reject a recommendation by the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers to increase salaries for politicians by 4.1%.
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is confident that his charges are ready for their opening 2025 AFCON match against Angola.
‘My team is ready:’ Hugo Broos as Bafana eye AFCON win against ‘tough’ Angola
"This will be a tougher tournament than the last AFCON," Hugo Broos says.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is confident that his charges are ready for their opening 2025 AFCON match against Angola.
"I feel the time is right for Stellenbosch to enter a new era with someone else at the helm," Steve Barker says.
Steve Barker explains ‘bittersweet’ decision to leave Stellenbosch FC
"I feel the time is right for Stellenbosch to enter a new era with someone else at the helm," Steve Barker says.
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December 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"I feel the time is right for Stellenbosch to enter a new era with someone else at the helm," Steve Barker says.
Tanzania's Simba Sports Club has announced Steve Barker as its new head coach, confirming his surprise exit from Stellenbosch FC.
Steve Barker announced as Tanzania’s Simba SC head coach
Tanzania's Simba Sports Club has announced Steve Barker as its new head coach, confirming his surprise exit from Stellenbosch FC.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tanzania's Simba Sports Club has announced Steve Barker as its new head coach, confirming his surprise exit from Stellenbosch FC.
Chinese new energy vehicles manufacturer BYD says it is planning to expand its dealer network in South Africa in 2026.
BYD eyes dealership expansion in South Africa in 2026 after successful year
BYD is also deploying up to 300 charging stations across the country.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Chinese new energy vehicles manufacturer BYD says it is planning to expand its dealer network in South Africa in 2026.
e.tv has announced a major reshuffle of its weekday evening programme lineup starting 19 January 2026.
e.tv announces major schedule reshuffle as news slot and soapies move
'Scandal!' is moving slots just six months before it is scheduled to end.
currentaffairsza.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
e.tv has announced a major reshuffle of its weekday evening programme lineup starting 19 January 2026.