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South Africa’s Remote Work Record Looks Better on Paper Than in Practice

Pnet's July 2026 Job Market Trends Report landed with a figure that sounds like cause for celebration. Remote and flexible job opportunities on the platform climbed 28% in the first…

Virginia Mathina August 5, 2026

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Nelson Mandela University Draws Big Student Interest

Nelson Mandela University, named after South Africa's most iconic statesman, is situated in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The university boasts a diverse student body of 27,000 students across seven campuses, offering…

Martha Ottonan April 30, 2026

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Freelance Writing Opportunities at ‘The South African’

The South African website is expanding its editorial team and currently has several exciting opportunities for freelance journalists. As a writer and journalist for The South African, your primary responsibilities…

Martha Ottonan April 30, 2026

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South Africa’s D-Day Deadline Looms for Thousands of Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals in South Africa who have been granted visa concessions are bracing for a critical deadline: Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Until now, those awaiting decisions from the Department of…

Martha Ottonan April 30, 2026

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South Africa’s Top Service City

Cape Town stands out as the city with the best service delivery in South Africa, and the gap is significant. At the launch of the city's latest Infrastructure Report, Mayor…

Martha Ottonan April 30, 2026

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NSFAS Students Accused of Wasting Taxpayer Funds on Gambling

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) are sounding the alarm about a growing concern: NSFAS students are allegedly squandering their taxpayer-funded allowances on…

Martha Ottonan April 30, 2026