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NSFAS under fire as 40,000 students improperly funded to the value of R5.1bn

Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has raised concerns over systemic failures in student financial aid, citing findings that more than 40,000 students were improperly funded across 76 institutions.

NSFAS under fire as 40,000 students improperly funded to the value of R5.1bn

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HK population rises to 7.52m as of mid-2026

Hong Kong’s population has seen a modest uptick, according to the latest provisional figures from the Census and Statistics Department on Tuesday.

  • Hong Kong's population reached 7,518,300 in mid-2026
  • 0.3% increase, 19,400 individuals compared to mid-2025
  • Net inflow of 39,800 residents offset by natural decline of 20,400

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