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The Unforgettable Matchday: Wales vs South Africa at Principality Stadium. 23-09-24 14:32 By Pauline Torongo. South African rugby fans, don’t miss your chance to watch the Springboks face off against Wales at the legendary Principality Stadium during the Autumn Nations Series, all while enjoying premium hospitality.
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Floyd Shivambu is the fifth individual to hold the position of secretary-general for the MK Party since its establishment in December 2023, succeeding Dr. Sifiso Maseko. Mayor Dada Morero of the City of Johannesburg has named Tebogo Nkonkou as the new MMC for community development, replacing Kabelo Gwamanda. Having trouble loading your prepaid ...
Elections 2024: Everything to know about the THREE ballot papers
Apr 16, 2024 · South Africans will vote by marking a ‘X’ on the party of independent candidate of their choice on each of the three ballots to make their voice heard. The three ballot papers a voter will get on voting day are the following: National Compensatory ballot. National Regional ballot. Provincial Legislature ballot.
SASSA payment update: October grant dates and amounts …
Oct 3, 2024 · The SASSA payment update for October 2024, including grant dates and increased amounts, has been announced and is now available. Great news for SASSA beneficiaries!The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is implementing its second grant increase of the year this October, and the payment dates are now confirmed.
EFF’s decline: Is it following COPE’s path to irrelevance?
2 days ago · The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), formerly a dominant force in radical politics, faced a significant setback in the recent elections, falling from its position as the third-largest party to the fourth, overtaken by Jacob Zuma’s newly established MK Party.Losing six seats, the EFF’s ambitions to rise to second have been shattered, cementing …
Latest update on SASSA Gold Cards for grant beneficiaries
4 days ago · Postbank has assured millions of social grant recipients that their SASSA Gold Cards will remain functional until they receive the newly introduced Postbank Black Card.This clarification follows widespread confusion over the Gold Card’s expiration date, initially set for 31 December this year. The nationwide rollout of the Black Card has commenced in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Northern Cape ...
Clarification issued on 17-million SASSA SRD applications for 2024
Oct 10, 2024 · The South African Social Security Agency has denied claims that it received 17 million SASSA SRD applications in September 2024. The agency is responsible for disbursing the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to the neediest residents in the country living below the poverty line.. However, last week, The South African reported that only one-third of 2024 SASSA SRD applications were ...
South Africa crowned World’s Most Adventurous country
Nov 6, 2024 · South Africa has been named the world’s most adventurous nation, according to a global study by InsureandGo that used the Big 5 Personality Test to assess openness to new experiences.. Scoring an impressive 36.50 out of 40, South Africa leads a list of 15 nations that embrace thrill-seeking and adventure, with France and Mexico following closely behind.
Africa’s richest individuals: Top five dominated by a South African
Oct 8, 2024 · Nassef Sawiris. Egypt. USD 9.54 billion. 5. Natie Kirsh. South Africa. USD 9.22 billion. For Aliko Dangote, markedly one of the wealthiest individuals in Africa, the year was a combination of achievements and losses. He successfully set up his oil refinery, but his overall earnings took a hit.
SARS: 1.2 million SA taxpayers withdraw from savings pot
Oct 14, 2024 · The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed receiving 1,213,646 applications for tax directives related to withdrawals from the Savings Withdrawal Benefit under the two-pot system. Of that total number of applications, 1 148 729 tax directives were approved for funds to be released. The remainder (64 917) were declined for a variety ...