Risha Maduray

Gigaba's speech is expected to shed light on how government plans to function in an economic environment of declining revenues and stunted growth.(SABC) Economist Maudi Lentsoane says investors and rating agencies are anxiously waiting to hear Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's medium-term budget policy statement on Wednesday afternoon. The speech is expected to shed light on how government plans to function in an economic environment of declining revenues and stunted growth.

The university remains in seventh position in Africa and sixth in South Africa.(SABC) The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been ranked among the best global universities for 2018. A report released by the US News and World Report indicates that UJ has climbed 93 places from a global rank of 550 in 2017, to a global rank of 457 breaking into the Top 500 in the world. The university remains in seventh position in Africa and sixth in South Africa.

SADAG says it has launched a new 24-hour medical students' helpline in a bid to alleviate pressure on students.(REUTERS) The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has encouraged students who are experiencing symptoms of stress, depression and suicide to contact the organisation for assistance. Sadag says it has launched a new 24-hour medical students' helpline in a bid to alleviate pressure on students.