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The future of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beyond the March 2027 extension remains uncertain. Archive photo: Chris Gilili

Future of SRD grant uncertain, treasury says

The Universal Basic Income Coalition said the government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries

Rejecting Fannie Nkosi’s request, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria said the prison’s hospital wing was reserved only for inmates requiring medical care. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Judge hands down ruling three years late

For most of that time there was no record in the official report that tracks late judgments

Kosta and Sharyn Kassimatis said they used to visit family at Paradise Park from 1987, until they bought a home there six years ago. “We can’t expect anyone from the camp to help us move because they’re in the same predicament,” said Kassimatis. Photo: Marecia Damons

Last 100 Paradise Park residents in Hermanus evicted

A decade-long battle to stave off eviction has come to an end

Thabo Bester. Photo by Gallo Images/Frikkie Kapp

No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester escape

Promises by MPs to call further witnesses and to produce a report for debate in the National Assembly have not materialised

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NSFAS budget cuts could leave more than 87,000 students without funding in 2024

NSFAS told Parliament on Wednesday that the number could rise to 121,000 students by 2025

Parliament grills NSFAS over student funding failures

The funds annual budget is just under R50 billion

State expects to call about 18 witnesses in Bester escape case

To date, 12 people stand accused in the escape saga and are expected to appear together in court on 8 August

The escape of a convicted criminal of Bester’s profile should serve as a wake-up call, urging us to address systemic weaknesses and demand accountability from those responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of our communities.
(Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

International pressure on G4S after Thabo Bester escape

A Canadian pension fund has been questioned about its investment in the private prisons’ company

Nandipha Magudumana. Photo: Supplied

SAPS ignore evidence of Magudumana’s lavish trips

Bookings for luxury accommodation made in the name of ‘TK Nkwana’ reveal Nandipha Magudumana’s movements in the months leading up to Bester’s escape

(John McCann/M&G)

Government knew Thabo Bester had escaped, but did nothing

Authorities dragged their feet investigating the matter, documents tabled before Parliament reveal

Thabo Bester. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

This is how Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana conned even more people out of millions

The Department of Correctional Services will hold a media briefing on Thursday to provide an update on the intricately planned escape of the convicted murderer and rapist

Thabo Bester. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Thabo Bester ran a glamorous media company from prison

Joburg high society attended the luxurious launch of Bester’s company