SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for April 2025
SASSA has confirmed the April 2025 payment dates, introduced grant increases, and announced the discontinuation of Gold Cards, requiring beneficiaries to switch to the Postbank Black Card.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 26 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 26 March 2025: Thunderstorms in central regions, scattered rain in KwaZulu-Natal, and clear conditions in Cape Town.
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Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for March 2025
Eskom confirms loadshedding remains suspended but experts warn that challenges may still arise in March.
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Eskom warns of imminent loadshedding: Here’s what you must know
Eskom has issued a warning about a high risk of loadshedding after six generation units broke down, just hours after celebrating Kusile Unit 6’s return to the grid.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 25 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 25 March 2025: Thunderstorms in the east, windy Cape coast, and heat in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Durban city roads congested amid protests over illegal immigration
Protesters marched to Durban City Hall demanding action against illegal immigration, causing major traffic delays in central Durban.
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Eskom achieves crucial milestone in ending loadshedding
According to Eskom’s statement, Kusile Power Station—now operational with all six units—will contribute 4,800MW to the grid once fully functional.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 24 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 24 March 2025: Expect fire danger in parts of Northern and Western Cape, with isolated storms inland and along coasts.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 23 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 23 March 2025: Severe storms in parts of Eastern Cape, partly cloudy across most provinces.
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Human Rights Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
South Africa observes Human Rights Day on 21 March 2025. Here’s the theme, historical significance, and how to celebrate.
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Human Rights Day 2025: How to watch DP Mashatile’s keynote address live
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the 2025 Human Rights Day keynote address in Kariega. Here’s how to watch live.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 21 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 21 March 2025: Heavy rain expected in the Western Cape, with a heatwave and extremely uncomfortable conditions in the Eastern Cape.
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SASSA deadline: What to do when Gold Cards stop working on 20 March 2025
SASSA Gold Cards will stop working at midnight as beneficiaries switch to PostBank Black Cards. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ashwin Trikamjee dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Prominent religious leader and legal expert Ashwin Trikamjee has passed away at 79. Here’s what we know about his life and legacy.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 20 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 20 March 2025: Fire danger warnings issued across parts of the country, with a heatwave expected in the Eastern Cape.
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Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has announced Stage 2 loadshedding due to generation unit failures. Here’s what this means for consumers.
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Health Dept ban on cannabis-infused and hemp foods receives widespread backlash
Opposition parties and industry stakeholders have criticised the Health Department’s decision to ban cannabis-infused and hemp food products.
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Consumer inflation stabilised at 3.2% in February 2025: Here’s what this actually means
South Africa’s consumer inflation remained at 3.2% in February, with food and medical costs rising. Here’s what that means for consumers.
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EMPD officers shut down R21 over wages and ‘working conditions’
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officers have blocked major highways, protesting wage cuts and working conditions, leading to heavy traffic congestion.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 19 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 19 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in KZN and Gauteng, with extreme fire danger in the Western and Northern Cape.
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Taxpayers set to carry burden of Eskom debt with tariff hikes and new Bill
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity price increase for Eskom direct customers from April 2025, alongside a revised Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill to manage the utility’s financial burden.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 18 March 2025: Isolated showers and thundershowers across multiple regions, with extreme fire danger in parts of the Western and Northern Cape.
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IPID gives Commissioner Mkhwanazi two days to respond to corruption allegations
IPID has launched an investigation into KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi over allegations of interference in an arrest, giving him until 19 March to respond.
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SASSA’s plans to shorten queues and improve grant payment system
About 1.4-million people still need to replace their SASSA cards before the deadline.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 17 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 17 March 2025: Thunderstorms may bring localized flooding and infrastructure damage over Mpumalanga, KZN, and the Northern Cape.
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Bedfordview residents protest over widespread Joburg water outages
Bedfordview residents protest after going nine days without water, demanding answers from Rand Water amid ongoing supply issues across Johannesburg.
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Trump administration expels Ebrahim Rasool as SA ambassador to US
The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, citing political tensions and diplomatic disagreements between Washington and Pretoria.
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Happening today: Finance minister delivers budget to Parliament committees
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough round of questioning from Parliament today as opposition parties challenge his budget, VAT hike, and government spending priorities.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 14 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 14 March 2025: Disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms, and strong winds expected across KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and the Eastern Cape.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 13 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 13 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds expected across parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Free State, and Northern Cape.