Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande wants the national shutdown of higher education institutions called off as soon as possible. Students at a number of universities have been protesting in response to the call by the South African Union of Students (SAUS), which has accused the government of failing to meet its demands, including writing off billions in student debt that has accumulated over the years.

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The Western Cape has recorded only 4 additional deaths, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 11 426. As of one o’clock this afternoon (Tues 23 March) the Western Cape had 2 222 active Covid-19 infections. A total of 30-thousand 992 vaccines have been administered.
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The contempt case against former president Jacob Zuma will be heard in the Constitutional Court on Thursday. The State capture commission is seeks a contempt of court order after Zuma failed to heed the ruling ordering him to appear. The commission wants Zuma put in jail for two years for this

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