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Dr Naledi Pandor leaves politics with a legacy of excellence
Dr Pandor’s passion for education and public service was evident from a young age. The Struggle veteran holds a PhD…
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NEHAWU workers at University of Pretoria take their frustrations to the police
Some protesting employees affiliated to Nehawu at the University of Pretoria have taken their frustrations to the police. Earlier on…
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Standby generator explodes & catches fire at the University of Pretoria
A standby generator exploded and caught fire at the University of Pretoria’s Economic and Management Science in Tshwane. Tshwane Emergency…
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South Africa to move 12 big cats to India
Twelve wild cheetahs from South Africa will be headed for India. The University of Pretoria’s faculty of veterinary science professor,…
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Govt mum on plea to get veterinarians back on critical skills list, says SAVA
The managing director of the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA), Gert Steyn, says it is taking steps to get veterinary…
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Cyril Ramaphosa appoints new Inspector-General of Intelligence
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new Inspector-General of Intelligence. Imtiaz Fazel will serve in the position for the next…
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#JusticeforThapelo: 2 arrested as Tuks student Thapelo Menwe is murdered for cellphone
The murder of 23-year-old University of Pretoria Honours student Thapelo Menwe, who was allegedly killed for his cellphone, has sparked…
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Sweetest messages pour in for ex-Generations actor & YoTV star, Sidwell Ngwenya (Psyfo) – Photos
Congratulatory messages are showering in for Sidwell Ngwenya famously known as Psyfo on YoTV. Psyfo announced on social media that…
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Photos: Inside Oskido’s beautiful graduation celebration
South African musician, Oskido had a lit graduation party which was hosted by DJ Zinhle. In July, the legend announced…
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Photos: Inside Oskido’s vacation in Egypt
South African musician, Oskido takes himself on vacation in Egypt after the successful completion of the Project Management course at…
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What you didn’t know about Sphesihle (Pearl Monama) from Generations
Pearl Monama popularly known as Sphesihle Moroka from Generations is a celebrated actress from South Africa. Apart from acting, she…
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Rain to clear over the long weekend, but windy conditions are brewing
Weather forecasters expect some of the heavy downpours experienced across South Africa this week to clear up over the long…
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Saftu joins association in University of Pretoria protest action
The South African Federation of Trade Unions has joined the Academic and Professional Staff Association of SA in its fight…
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UP accuses City of Tshwane of political grandstanding as it settles R34 million debt, despite lodging dispute
The University of Pretoria has settled a R34 million debt owed to the City of Tshwane, the municipality said on…
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Gauteng promises better roads
Research is underway into durable roads that will make potholes a thing of the past. That’s according to the Gauteng…
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Ramaphosa awaits panel report into security lapses during July unrest
The expert panel investigating security lapses during the July unrest has concluded its work but is yet to hand over…
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University of Pretoria study finds that some hand sanitisers are substandard
Some commercial off-the-shelf hand sanitisers in Tshwane are substandard and do not contain the recommended alcohol content. A University of…
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USSA tournament rocked by s.e.xual assault allegation
Police are investigating a case of s.e.xual assault following an incident at the University Sports South Africa (USSA) 3×3 Basketball…
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Expert warns above-normal rainfall in South Africa could result in more flooding
If parts of the country continue to receive above-normal rainfall next year, scientists are worried that it could lead to…
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Experts tentative to declare increase in kidnappings
Communities are living in fear of kidnappings such as the Moti brothers’ case in October following more reports of school…
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Covid vaccine linked to improved mental health
The study, titled Covid-19 vaccines and mental distress, and released earlier this month, was conducted in the United States and…
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Justice Dikgang Moseneke donates his private book collection to University of Pretoria
The youth of the country now has the chance to have more insight into the incredible life and struggles of…
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Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane appoints key figures to his administration
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has appointed Zamikhaya Maseti as the second full-time advisor and spokesperson to the premier and…
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Over 100 University of Pretoria students test positive for Covid-19
The University of Pretoria is on high alert after more than 100 students tested positive for Covid-19 after attending an…
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Minister Nzimande concerned about pockets of COVID-19 infections in higher institutions
Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has appealed to students, lecturers, and staff at institutions of higher learning across the country…
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Medical students wait for placement in internship programme
A medical graduate from the University of Pretoria says she desperately wants to start doing what she loves. But she…
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Government speaks on legalising weed in SA – Here is what you need to know
The possession of nine cannabis plants could earn you a spot in jail next to a murderer should the first…
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University of Pretoria takes precautionary measures against spread of coronavirus
A letter to staff and students confirms that UP is temporarily disabling biometric scanning. The University of Pretoria (UP) will…
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University of Pretoria honours retired Constitutional Court Justice Zak Yacoob
Retired Constitutional Court Justice Zak Yacoob has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Pretoria for his contribution to…
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Mboweni disagrees with university phasing out Afrikaans
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni disagrees with the phasing out of Afrikaans at the University of Pretoria. In a post on…
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University of Pretoria part ways with coach Shaun Bartlett
AmaTuks made the announcement on their official social media sites on Tuesday just days before the start of 2018-19 lower…
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