SASSA lifts social grants by R10 starting Oct 2025
SASSA lifts South African social grants by R10 starting Oct 1 2025, affecting millions of pensioners and disabled recipients across the country.
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SASSA lifts South African social grants by R10 starting Oct 1 2025, affecting millions of pensioners and disabled recipients across the country.
Read MoreSouth Africa is gearing up for one of the busiest travel periods as Easter weekend sees massive congestion on the N3, N1, and N4 routes. Traffic peaks could top 3,000 cars per hour at major tolls, especially when ZCC pilgrims head home. Authorities will increase patrols, and drivers are urged to be road-ready.
Read MoreThe South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has obtained the broadcasting rights for the English Premier League (EPL) for the upcoming season. This breakthrough allows South African viewers to enjoy Premier League matches on free-to-air television, amplifying the league's influence and providing comprehensive coverage to a broader audience.
Read MoreAs South Africa approaches its general elections, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) raises alarms about possible vote-rigging at IEC storage facilities. Social media videos show MKP questioning ballot deliveries, leading to claims of partisan behavior favoring the ANC. The IEC denies the allegations, citing standard procedures, but doubts linger.
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