R1.5bn Skills Fund surplus criticized

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Parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education, science and innovation rounded on the National Skills Fund (NSF) – intended to support priority infrastructure projects, and finance

Ceiling leak repair leads to discovery of lost masterpiece

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A painting thought to be a lost masterpiece by the Renaissance artist Caravaggio was found under an old mattress in the attic of a house

Pierneef slump as Jooste sells off treasures

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A mass sale of art by former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has caused a slump in the price of paintings by famed South African artist,

Editors disappointed, Malema pleased, at court decision

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The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) expressed its disappointment at losing its case against the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Equality Court, a

Radio stations silenced by regulator’s inflexibility – R2K

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Civil society organisation Right2Know Campaign noted ‘with great sadness’ reports of ‘the switching off of over 29 community radio stations’. R2K said lack of funding

Against the odds, a good day for DA in by-elections

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The party did well in by-elections this week, despite leader Mmusi Maimane’s resignation. No wards changed hands in the six by-elections held this week, with

SA slipping in corruption ratings

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The latest figures underline the need for tougher action against corruption in government. South Africa’s score on the Corruption Perception Index has declined dramatically since

Matric artist slams ‘satanic panic’

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The unnamed pupil pointed out that his work was intended to explore the commercialisation of organised religion and the monetary exploitation of the faithful by

School art project raises religious hackles

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A Richards Bay pastor has caused a stir on social media by posting a video online drawing attention to a ‘demonic’ art display. In the

Step aside or be removed, Ramaphosa warns public service laggards

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President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the warning at the launch of a new government model which aims to ‘accelerate, align and integrate’ service delivery under a