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 By: Senzo Masinga  T he Johannesburg Bassonia residents have been having an outcry about blocked drainages in the suburbs. This ongoing issue negatively impacts the neighbourhood, which frequently causes flooding and waterlogging and endangers public health and municipal infrastructure. Residents have been complaining to the city about the poor drainages which has resulted in residents taking the initiative to fix the drains on their own.  The city's input has not been seen as there have been issues of blocked drains, it blames residents for poor handling of infrastructure that helps them,  The city's outdated infrastructure, poor maintenance, and inadequate infrastructure intensify the drainage issue. Due to this, even mild rainfall frequently exceeds the capacity of the current drainage system, resulting in flooding in low-lying regions and a rise in the incidence of waterborne infections. The technique used to address this issue is multifaceted. There has bee...

BY: Senzo Masinga, Lerato Phahlene, Liyabona Nyengane ,Sinempilo Ndlovu, Jayden Hoff, Panashe Samanga, Oarabile Benjamin PRETORIA - The University of South Africa (UNISA) encourages students to complete their second-semester registration prior to the deadline in order to continue their studies. UNISA has made registration easier for returning and new students by providing them with assistance and support during registration from designated staff members, through direct communication channels such as telephone and SMSs. In a statement released by UNISA, the Senior Media Officer, Tommy Huma said, “The university is aware that some students are unable to complete their registration as a result of outstanding and unpaid debt”. The institution claims that, in an attempt to resolve this issue, they have made some exceptions. “These exceptions include allowing for students with a remainder of two modules and debt from 2022 to be allowed to register and complete their qualification and the sub...

BY: Senzo Masinga   Johannesburg  SECOND -semester  registration at UNISA brings about better changes for students. The 2023 semester 2 registration for undergraduate, honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, MBA and MBL on 28 July 2023 saw a new method of registration being introduced. The new registration method included communication from the institution via telephones and SMSs.  This comes after a number of students were unable to register as a result of the outstanding results. These were results from the May/June examinations which the institution works tirelessly to release. 370,000 students enrolled at UNISA for the year 2023. These are students who enrol through open distance learning and e-learning. UNISA offers its students flexibility, and they choose when, where and how they study.  54,000 students enrolled to obtain certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduates annually. The majority of UNISA students are undergraduates, with more than 40 820 en...

BY:Senzo Masinga  Free State  THIS new system of payment has spiked protests at the university as NSFAS-funded students were not paid allowances since June 2023. Photo by: Sunday UFS students on a protest over the New Direct Payment system introduced by NSFAS. Amid protests, the University of Free State (UFS) has suspended contact classes to online, on 1st August as student protests are causing havoc on campus. The disruption of academic activities occurred in the institution's two campuses namely, Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa campuses. The university spokesperson Lacea Loader said, "The suspension of academic activities will continue until Friday the 04th of August." Students protest over the new Direct Payment System (DPS) introduced by NSFAS in June. students protested over DPS via eZaga Holdings' online digital banking service, despite the institution's attempts to seek a better solution.  "UFS has about 21 000 students who are funded by NSFAS but only 20 000...

Durban  Excerpt: DUT flag flies high in the South Africa Confucius Institute competition. Photo: Wendy Kunene.  Kunene the Confucius Institute  By: Senzo Masinga Images: Nonjabuliso Kunene The Durban University of Technology (DUT) recently hosted the 22nd Chinese Bridge (chinese speaking competition held anually for foreign students) with a theme “One World, One Family” in collaboration with the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa. It consisted of 14 contestants from six Confucius Institutes around the country, including DUT, and it took place in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on the 26th of May 2023. This Mandarin competition was sponsored by ZPMC Engineering Africa (Pty) Ltd and it consisted of three parts: a written test, a themed speech, and finally, a talent show, where contestants showcased their talents with outstanding speeches, impressive performances and excellent Chinese language skills. The 1st prize for t...