Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela announced NSFAS would be placed under administration with immediate effect.

- NSFAS has been placed under administration with immediate effect due to governance, financial, and operational failures.

- Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela announced the decision, citing instability, board resignations, and systemic breakdowns.

- Professor Hlengani Mathebula has been appointed as the administrator to take full control of NSFAS.

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One man has been arrested in connection with the murder of attorney Bouwer van Niekerk in September 2025.

- A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk.

- The suspect will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

- Van Niekerk was killed in his office in September 2025, after receiving threats related to a cryptocurrency scheme.

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The Department of Health said there’s no need to panic over the hantavirus.

- A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch woman who died in South Africa after collapsing at OR Tambo Airport.

- Only two patients from the cruise ship entered South Africa, with one British national in critical condition and isolated at a Sandton hospital.

- The Department of Health urges the public not to panic, but is tracing contacts of the infected people for screening and testing.

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Thembisa Mqela-Ntonga died after being stabbed in Ngqamakhwe, Eastern Cape, allegedly by her estranged husband, who police are looking for.

- Thembisa Mqela-Ntonga, 42, was allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged husband in Ngqamakhwe after filing child maintenance forms.

- Police are investigating the murder and searching for the suspect, who fled the scene and was last seen in the village on Sunday.

- Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta condemned the violence and emphasised the need for systemic change and support for victims of domestic violence.

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Motorists face higher fuel costs in May as a R1.32 per litre slate levy on petrol and diesel takes effect this Wednesday.

- Wholesale diesel prices will increase by R6.19 a litre and petrol by R3.27 a litre on Wednesday due to the Iran war and supply constraints.

- Diesel and paraffin prices rose more than petrol prices because of higher demand and reduced supply from the Persian Gulf.

- A slate levy of almost R1.32 a litre on petrol and diesel also contributed to the May fuel price increases, despite fuel levy relief.

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Bath coach Johann van Graan.

- Bath were knocked out of the Champions Cup semi-finals by defending champions Bordeaux-Bègles, who won 38-26 at home. Bordeaux will now face Leinster in the final in Bilbao on 23 May.

- Bath’s coach Johann van Graan raised concerns about officiating, claiming the TMO missed three high hits on No. 8 Alfie Barbeary, and questioned why certain incidents weren’t reviewed consistently when playing away in France – while still acknowledging Bordeaux deserved the win.

- Bath remain in contention for the English Premiership title, sitting second on the table, just four points behind leaders Northampton with four rounds of fixtures still to play.

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Prince William and Princess Kate’s daughter, Princess Charlotte, turned 11 on 2 May.

- Princess Charlotte turned 11 on 2 May, and Prince William and Princess Kate shared a new portrait of her on social media.

- The photo was taken by Matt Porteous during the family’s Easter break in Cornwall, continuing the royal couple’s tradition of sharing birthday portraits of their children.

- William and Kate also celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on 29 April, sharing a new family photo with their three children and dogs.

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