S. A: FOUR PEOPLE HAVE DIED AFTER A CAR WAS SWEPT AWAY AT AN OVERFLOWING BRIDGE IN THE MAKOTOPONG RIVER NEAR SEBAYENG.(PHOTO).

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 Four people have died after a car was swept away at an overflowing bridge in the Makotopong River near Sebayeng. Police recovered the bodies after a blue Renault Kwid carrying five occupants was pulled into the river during heavy water flow on Sunday morning, 8 March 2026. One passenger escaped from the vehicle and alerted police and emergency services. Police say the car was travelling along the Madiga–Makotopong gravel road when it overturned at the flooded bridge and was dragged into the river. The Provincial Search and Rescue team recovered the first body on Sunday. The victim was identified as Lebapa Petrus Mochitele, 27, from Madiga Village. EMS personnel declared him dead at the scene. Search operations resumed on Monday with the SAPS Water Wing Unit, EMS Search and Rescue, the Fire and Rescue Department, and an EMS helicopter. Teams located the submerged vehicle and recovered three more bodies. The victims were identified as Seobi Dikgale, 33, Betty Makokoane, 22, and Shel...
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JAPA: CANADA STUDENT ENROLLMENT DROPS BY 45 PERCENT. (PHOTO).

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 Japa: Canada student enrolment drops by 45 per cent


Universities Canada have raised the alarm over a significant drop in international student enrolment following the cap on student visas.

The Nation reported that foreign students recently protested in Canada, following plans by the authorities to deport them on account of a new policy on immigration.

The national cap, introduced in January by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, was initially aimed at reducing international student intake by 35% over the next two years.

The temporary measure was put in place to address concerns over housing, healthcare, and other services strained by the growing number of international students.

However, Gabriel Miller, president of Universities Canada, said there is a decline in international student admission.

He told Global News that initial projections suggest a dramatic 45% drop in international student enrolments once universities complete their tallies in October.

“There’s every possibility that it’s going to be even worse than we fear,” Miller said in an interview. “We’re already in uncharted territory, and this should be a wake-up call for Ottawa to take immediate action,” he stated. 

The government initially estimated that approximately 364,000 study permits would be approved in 2024 but this figure has since been revised to around 292,000.

The reduction is especially targeted at provinces experiencing the most significant growth in student numbers.

Universities Canada is worried about the long-term effects of the cap on enrolment and competitiveness. International students, according to Miller, are crucial not only for enhancing the educational experience but also for contributing financially to Canadian institutions and the broader economy.

“The cap’s collateral damage will hurt our ability to attract and retain talent in the future,” he added.

In response to these concerns, the immigration minister’s office noted that, while they have seen a reduction in approvals compared to 2023, it is still too early to assess the full impact.

The busiest period for study permit processing—August and September—has yet to be fully analyzed. 

The office added that more accurate data would be available once the final numbers for the fall 2024 and winter 2024 seasons are collected.

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