133 SASSA confirms February payment dates and dismisses ‘foreign national’ policy rumours Picture: Facebook/SASSA SASSA has scheduled the distribution of over 19 million grants for the first week of February 2026, beginning…
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Family of Vaal crash victims breaks its silence
118 ‘Justice will never be enough’: Family of Vaal crash victims breaks its silence Mapaballo Borotho Image @supplied @community media Two siblings aged 7 and 18 are among the 12 learners killed…
Malema skips parliament to prepare for the battle for his political life in court
112 Julius Malema’s lawyers will attempt to convince the court why he should not receive a harsh sentence for violating gun laws. EFF president Julius Malema will this week attend his pre-sentencing…
Ramaphosa approves 3.8% and 4.1% salary hikes for public officials
112 Ramaphosa approves 3.8% and 4.1% salary hikes for public officials Zuko Komisa Image | GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has formalised salary increases for public office-bearers, effective 1 April 2025, following a…
Two dead following shooting at Booysens Magistrate’s Court
139 Two dead following shooting at Booysens Magistrate’s Court Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe iStock Two people are confirmed dead and three others injured following a shooting at Booysens Magistrate’s Court today….
Randfontein families left homeless following illegal miners’ threats
119 Forgotten by the system: Randfontein families left homeless following illegal miners’ threats Mapaballo Borotho Image @Groundup Around 300 families, mainly women and children, were forced to flee their homes after death…
Did NFP get a sweet deal from ANC to stick around in KZN?
117 The ANC in KZN is desperate to stay in power, but it has not confirmed the allegations of horse-trading with the NFP. The president of the National Freedom Party (NFP), Ivan…
JMPD launches citywide crackdown on scholar transport following fatal Sebokeng crash
127 JMPD launches citywide crackdown on scholar transport following fatal Sebokeng crash Zuko Komisa Image | @JoburgMPD/X The JMPD has launched a “zero-tolerance” inspection operation to verify vehicle roadworthiness and driver licensing…
Death toll remains at 12 as three learners remain in ICU, driver in police custody
109 UPDATE: Death toll remains at 12 as three learners remain in ICU, driver in police custody Mapaballo Borotho Image @supplied @community media The death toll from the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident…
‘Motsepe or Mbeki cannot reverse ANC decline’
121 Analysts say corruption and failed governance have hollowed out the ANC beyond rescue by any single leader. Neither billionaire Patrice Motsepe nor former president Thabo Mbeki can save the ANC from…