People who ignore messages from SASSA to visit their offices for grant reviews risk having their government financial aid cut off. The agency has reminded individuals who received a message instructing them to go to their offices with the required information not to delay, as this process checks whether the
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has suspended operations at the Qachas Nek Port of Entry due to heavy snowfall in the area. The decision to suspend operations was taken on Wednesday afternoon. “The BMW wishes to inform travellers and stakeholders that operations at Qacha’s
Controversial North West businessman Suliman Carrim has been ordered to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on 14 August 2026, following four previous postponements and his recent request for a fifth. In handing down his ruling, Commission Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga said Carrim must undergo independent medical assessments if
The Commissioners repeatedly questioned the legal basis for charging suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) boss Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola alongside individuals accused of corruption and fraud. The Commission’s questioning made it clear that this remains one of the key issues under scrutiny.”General (Fannie) Masemola ought not to have been
Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi has been appointed as the newly appointed Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, effective 1 August 2026. Dyantyi brings with him 34 years of distinguished policing experience, having served in various operational and leadership roles across both the Eastern and Western Cape. His career reflects
Orlando Pirates have officially announced the signing of highly-rated midfielder Thapelo Mokobodi from Stellenbosch FC, adding another exciting talent to their squad ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.The Buccaneers confirmed on Wednesday that the 23-year-old has signed a three-year contract and has already linked up with the rest of
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a judgment delivered by the Special Tribunal, declaring unlawful and invalid the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) R9 million grant to the Motheo Sports and Entertainment Foundation for the construction of a sports complex in Protea Glen, Soweto, Johannesburg, which was never built. The
Police are urgently searching for two women allegedly captured on CCTV while using the bank card of murdered 47-year-old Thabani Mgayo. According to police Thabani Mgayo was reported missing on 23 July 2026 and last seen in Brits ( North West) The police in Gauteng discovered his bruised dead body
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) wishes to remind social grants beneficiaries whose grants have been identified for review that they will not receive their grants during the normal three-day payment cycle. Instead, they will be paid on the fourth payment day. The August 2026 payment schedule is as
The anti-illegal immigration movement March and March has ended its working relationship with activist and former radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu pending further investigations into alleged attempts to destabilise the organisation. In a statement today, Monday, the movement said an internal governance and legal compliance investigation found evidence of alleged efforts
