The Government of Guyana has forgiven $1.5 billion in student loans during the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance's mid-year report. This brings the total loan cancellation under the student loan write-off initiative to $2.8 billion since it began in 2024. The program is part of efforts to support higher education, alongside the move to eliminate tuition fees at the University of Guyana.
The report also revealed that the University of Guyana spent $6.5 billion on operations in the same period and received 11,600 student applications. Additionally, the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) program allocated $1.4 billion, awarding 9,741 scholarships, bringing the total since 2021 to 39,499.
On November 6, 2025, Dr. Hon. Andrew Holness addressed ongoing relief efforts in Jamaica, acknowledging challenges, including widespread communication breakdowns. He praised the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Jamaica Defence Force, recognizing the latter as the region's finest, providing vital support for recovery operations.
Holness emphasized that recovery efforts would span several months, not weeks, due to the extensive damage caused by the crisis. The government's focus remains on six parishes, home to around 600,000 people, requiring significant resources to reach every affected individual. Holness also pointed out the significant international support, with multiple countries and United Nations representatives offering...
A surprise workplace check in the Eastern Cape on 7 November 2025 resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals without proper documentation. The raid, led by Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya, was part of a joint effort with Home Affairs and the police to ensure employers comply with labor laws and provide fair working conditions. One employer faced serious penalties for failing to comply with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, including overdue payments and missing required filings. This enforcement aims to curb the practice of hiring undocumented workers, often exploited by employers cutting corners to save costs.
The operation is part of a broader national initiative targeting businesses...
President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the government's plans to tackle gang violence and extortion, responding to questions from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the National Assembly on 7 November 2025. He acknowledged the rising violence in Cape Town's townships but reassured the nation that efforts, including a joint strategy between national and provincial police forces, would soon bring about positive change. Ramaphosa highlighted Operation Shanela, a recent initiative that has already led to hundreds of arrests linked to extortion and gang activities. Despite this progress, local communities continue to demand more immediate action to restore safety, with some suggesting that job creation and direct dialogue with...
Siya Kolisi, widely regarded as South Africa’s greatest Springbok captain, is set to achieve a monumental milestone – his 100th Test match for the national team. The inspirational leader will take to the field at Stade de France on 8 November 2025, as the Springboks face France in a highly charged rematch following their narrow World Cup quarter-final win two years ago. Coach Rassie Erasmus has praised Kolisi’s humility, highlighting it as the trait that truly sets him apart, alongside his remarkable achievements. Kolisi becomes just the ninth South African player to reach 100 caps, a testament to his exceptional career that includes leading the Boks to two World Cup victories.
Kolisi’s journey from Zwide township to global rugby...
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has drawn comparisons between recent U.S. pressures on South Africa and past American efforts to undermine the ANC's fight for freedom. In a radio interview on 6 November 2025, Mbalula recounted his visit to the White House earlier that year, where U.S. officials urged him to abandon policies like Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), framing them as racial biases. Mbalula warned that such demands echoed the 1980s, when the ANC was labeled a terrorist group by the Reagan administration. He said these pressures are part of broader tensions between the U.S. and South Africa, particularly as Trump’s second term intensifies, with potential sanctions and trade wars looming.
Mbalula’s interview also covered...
A storm has erupted over claims that former Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo spent millions of public funds on extravagant personal security measures, including a R4.4 million bulletproof BMW X5 and a convoy that racked up R1.7 million in fuel costs. These revelations, brought to light by Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi, have sparked outrage, especially given the RAF’s financial struggles and its failure to pay over R300 billion in claims. Critics argue that while the fund is drowning in debt and accident victims await payouts, funds were used for lavish perks, including bodyguards running personal errands for Letsoalo.
The controversy has prompted a parliamentary probe into the RAF's operations, highlighting wild...
The legal battle between Kenneth Nkosana Makate and Vodacom over the “Please Call Me” service has concluded, with Makate set to receive between R350 million and R750 million in an out-of-court settlement. This dispute, which began in 2000 when Makate proposed the idea as a young trainee accountant, highlights the long struggle that innovators face when battling large corporations for recognition and compensation. Makate’s initial concept, launched in 2001, became a major success for Vodacom, generating billions in revenue, but he initially received no payment for his contribution.
Makate's legal fight began in 2008, and after numerous court rulings, including a key 2016 Constitutional Court decision in his favor, the matter finally...
Zandile Dabula, leader of Operation Dudula, has vowed to proceed with visits to schools on 11 November 2025, despite a recent High Court ruling prohibiting the group from blocking foreign nationals from public spaces like schools and clinics. The group, known for its anti-undocumented migrant stance, aims to ensure that South African children receive priority in public school placements. This declaration comes just days after the Johannesburg High Court issued an interdict against Dudula, ordering them to cease harassment and intimidation based on nationality.
The court ruling, issued on 4 November 2025, declared Dudula’s actions unlawful, citing discrimination and harm to vulnerable groups, particularly children. Judge Leicester Adams...
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