The East Cape Midlands campus in Graaff-Reinet was closed by students protesting about late payment of allowances by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Photo: Loyiso Dyongman East Cape Midlands College was closed on Monday at the Graaff-Reinet campus as students protested about delays in the payment of their National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) … [Read more...] about Graaff-Reinet college closed by student protest
South Africa
First-of-its-kind travel NFT collection turns an exclusive travel membership into an alternative investment vehicle
The Pangolin Collection NFT will launch in May, minting 111 unique NFTs that will give owners lifetime access to travel benefits, and potential long-term returns. This is the first time that tangible, real-world travel benefits and privileges are being attached to tradeable, transferrable digital assets in this way by a local company. The Pangolin Collection NFTs will go on … [Read more...] about First-of-its-kind travel NFT collection turns an exclusive travel membership into an alternative investment vehicle
As currency devaluation impacts African consumers, Stablecoins offer a safe and reliable alternative
April 2023 – In recent years, many countries across Africa have been grappling with the growing challenge of currency devaluation. Currency devaluation refers to the decline in the value of a country’s currency relative to other currencies in the world. It can be caused by various internal or external factors. For example, weak economic fundamentals, such as high inflation, low … [Read more...] about As currency devaluation impacts African consumers, Stablecoins offer a safe and reliable alternative
Durban flood victims accuse government of not keeping its promises
Flood victims living at the Transitional Emergency Accommodation in Point Road, Durban, says the provincial Department of Education promised to provide scholar transport from the city centre to Umlazi, but that has not happened. Photos: Manqulo Nyakombi Many families who have been living in emergency housing since the devastating floods in April 2022 say the government has not … [Read more...] about Durban flood victims accuse government of not keeping its promises
Strides made in mental health sector since Life Esidimeni tragedy
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has described the Life Esidimeni tragedy as one of the most painful tragedies that befell South Africa and a misfortune that should never be repeated. “Today, as in 2016, we firmly believe that this tragedy should not have happened, and we wait for the completion of the judicial inquest,” the Minister said on Monday, addressing the National … [Read more...] about Strides made in mental health sector since Life Esidimeni tragedy
