Support for students affected by fire:
The City of Cape Town has commended businesses who have stepped up to support over 1 000 students affected by the Cape Town fire.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Plans to take over water, sanitation services in Emfuleni:
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has assured the Vaal community and business sector that government is committed to restoring dilapidated infrastructure, which has over the years contributed to the pollution of the Vaal River.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Nzimande notes significant growth in NSFAS funding:
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has noted a significant increase in the budget allocation by government to fund the children of the working class through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
KZN pupil faces the music for bullying:
The Mahlabathini Magistrates Court in KwaZulu-Natal has slapped a pupil with a community-based sentence of 12 months, after she was convicted of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
Police commended for handling of Mthatha protest:
National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has commended the Public Order Police (POP) unit attached to the Qonce policing precinct for the manner in which they handled a violent protest.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
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