LIONEL MESSI HISTORIC FIFA WORLD CUP HAT-TRICK DATA SHOWCASED BY ADIDAS CONNECTED BALL

Data provided by Connected Ball Technology housed within the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, showcases the statistics behind Leo Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria. The three goals take Messi to the top of the all-time goals record at the FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain scored his first goal…

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E‑TOLLS OFFICIALLY SCRAPPED IN GAUTENG

1. Cabinet approves the formal shutdown of e‑tolls 2. All outstanding e‑toll debt will be written off 3. No refunds for motorists who paid 4. Legal disputes brought by OUTA will be resolved 5. Shutdown follows earlier government decision This article is adapted from MSN News reporting, with full credit to the original writers. Jozi…

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THE REOPENED INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF MATTHWES ”MOJO” MABELANE: JOHANNESBURG HIGH COURT 49 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH IN DETENTION

The reopened inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist Matthews “Mojo” Mabelane will take place from 1 June 2026 to 12 June 2026 at the Johannesburg High Court, nearly five decades after his death in police detention at the former John Vorster Square police station.  Matthews Mabelane, a member of the Soweto Students Representative Council (SSRC), died on 15 February…

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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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