South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 9 February 2024

We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 9 February 2024.

President Ramaphosa delivered his State of the Nation Address tonight. Here is everything you need to know.

‘All EFF members’ will NOT participate in SONA 2024 following a court ruling barring party leaders. 

Meanwhile, in a groundbreaking development, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully recovered a staggering R737 926 351 from various institutions as part of its ongoing investigation into the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

The underwater military explosions have been relocated amid concerns for the Boulders Beach African Penguin Sanctuary.

Lastly, pupils who wish to apply to rewrite a 2023 matric exam in order to improve their results had better hurry as the deadline to do so is TODAY.

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 9 February

SONA 2024: Everything you should know

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his eighth State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight.

Ramaphosa spoke about the millions of young people aged 15 to 24 years who are currently not in employment, education, or training.

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“As government we have taken steps to address the youth unemployment challenge.

“Three years ago, building on the success of the Expanded Public Works Programme, we launched the Presidential Employment Stimulus.

“Through this programme, we have created more than 1.7 million work and livelihood opportunities.”

he said.

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BREAKING: ‘All EFF members’ will NOT participate in SONA 2024

‘All EFF members’ will NOT participate in SONA 2024 following a court ruling barring party leaders.

EFF said a statement that partial participation in the SONA activities and programme would imply that some of members agree with the ‘unlawful, undemocratic, and unconstitutional decisions of Parliament to forbid and banish elected members of Parliament.’

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SIU recovers over R737 million from multiple institutions in NSFAS probe

In a groundbreaking development, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully recovered a staggering R737 926 351 from various institutions as part of its ongoing investigation into the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

This substantial sum comprises both unallocated funds and signed acknowledgment of debt agreements.

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The SIU’s diligent efforts have yielded recoveries from a wide array of educational institutions, highlighting the widespread impact of the Nsfas mismanagement.

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Underwater military explosions in Simon’s Town RELOCATED

The underwater military explosions have been relocated amid concerns for the Boulders Beach African Penguin Sanctuary.

Boulders Penguin Colony in Simons Town is home to a unique and endangered land-based colony of African Penguins.

This colony is one of only a few in the world, and the site has become famous and a popular international tourist destination.

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Deadline for applying for a 2023 matric exam rewrite is TODAY

Pupils who wish to apply to rewrite a 2023 matric exam in order to improve their results had better hurry as the deadline to do so is TODAY.

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In previous years, supplementary examinations took place in February/March, but this has been phased out and is therefore no longer available.

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