Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Public Protector findings say more than 40,000 NSFAS students were improperly funded at a cost of about R5.1 billion, with over R2 billion already recovered and remedial action now targeting appeal backlogs and accountability.

The NPA confirmed it will formally withdraw fraud and corruption charges against Lieutenant General Dumisani Kumalo and his co-accused over the irregular appointment case, saying the withdrawal follows representations and a review of the evidence.

Basic Education has opened a 30-day public comment period on draft BELA regulations covering school governing board elections, remuneration for certain state employees, teacher-development facilities and the national education information system.

Research from Stellenbosch University found 63.9% of learners at five quintile-five high schools were involved in cyberbullying, with TikTok singled out as the platform most associated with toxic behaviour.