PARLIAMENT PUSHES FOR DIGITAL FIX TO ONGOING SASSA PAYMENT FAILURES

1. Parliament demands an urgent digital overhaul Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology says South Africa must urgently use its scientific and technological capacity to fix ongoing data‑migration and payment failures affecting SASSA beneficiaries. 2. Long‑standing digital inefficiencies blamed Committee Chair Lusizo Makhubela says the social protection system has been held back for…

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GAUTENG SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES OF AWARD FUNDING LETTERS TO STRENGTHEN SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES 

The Gauteng Department of Social Development, led by MEC Faith Mazibuko, has commenced the issuing of award funding letters for the 2026/27 Financial Year to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) delivering critical social services across the province.  These funding allocations support organisations implementing key programmes within the Victim Empowerment Programme, services for Persons with Disabilities, Homelessness interventions,…

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THE NEW TAX YEAR RESET

Smart money moves as the new tax year begins.  Zihaad Israfil “February is often a rushed financial month. People make last-minute decisions, scrambling to catch up on commitments and close gaps they’ve avoided. Tax planning becomes reactive, prioritising hurried contributions and maximised deductions over long-term strategy. This approach values meeting deadlines over building resilience. “On…

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SAMLFA LEADERSHIP MEETS SAFA PRESIDENT AND CEO TO DISCUSS ISSUES AFFECTING FORMER FOOTBALLERS

The senior leadership of the South African Masters & Legends Football Association (SAMLFA) met with South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr. Danny Jordaan and CEO Lydia Monyepao at SAFA House on Friday, where they discussed several issues affecting former footballers. SAMLFA President Buddha Mathathe said the main objective of the meeting was to cement…

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RAMAPHOSA, AS SANDF SWOOPS ON ILLEGAL MINING

President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that the current deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) against gangsterism and illegal mining is different from past deployments. The army is being used as a “force multiplier” — supporting police in high-risk operations, cordon-and-search activities, roadblocks, and securing critical infrastructure. SANDF is working alongside the South African…

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MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THREE DISTINGUISHED FIGURES

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) mourns the passing of three distinguished figures: former South African Minister of Defence, Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota, as well as two devoted football supporters, Charles ‘Makhalanjalo’ Fantisi and Luyanda ‘Usuthu Queen’ Mbuyazi. The PSL extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the departed during this difficult time….

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