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SASSA Confirms All Grant Payment Dates for July 2026 With Older Persons Paid First
June 20, 2026
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed the July 2026 payment dates for all social grants. Payments will be made over three working days
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Malema Proposes Draft Bill to Automatically Register All Eligible South Africans to Vote
June 20, 2026
EFF leader Julius Malema has tabled a draft bill that would automatically place every South African aged 18 and over on the voters roll. The
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Truck Driver Killed in Fuel Tanker Rollover on Princes Freeway East of Melbourne
June 20, 2026
A truck driver has died after a fuel tanker rolled over on the Princes Freeway east of Melbourne. The crash happened in the early hours
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African and Caribbean Nations Call for Formal Apology for Transatlantic Slavery
June 20, 2026
African and Caribbean nations have together asked European powers for a formal apology and reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The joint call was made
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SASSA Old Age Grant Debate Heats Up as South Africans Call for a Bigger Pension
June 20, 2026
Pressure is growing on SASSA and Treasury to lift the Old Age Grant. Many South Africans say the current amount of R2 315 a month
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Fatboy Slim to Perform Live in South Africa for December 2026 Shows
Mia Carter
June 21, 2026
South Africa’s Tyla Drops New Single ‘Is It Love’ From Album A*Pop
Mia Carter
June 20, 2026
Sdumo Mtshali Warns Fans Not to Idolise His Polygamist Character Jonasi Gomora
Mia Carter
June 20, 2026
Business
Petra Diamonds Puts Finsch Mine Under Business Rescue, 1,700 Jobs at Risk
Emma Collins
June 21, 2026
Petra Diamonds has placed its Finsch Diamond Mine in the Northern Cape under business rescue. The London-listed company also started retrenchment proceedings at its Cullinan
Sports
Hurricanes Beat Chiefs 60-5 in Super Rugby Pacific Final as McKenzie Misfires
Alex Jordan
June 20, 2026
The Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 60-5 in the Super Rugby Pacific grand final on Friday night in Wellington. They won their first Super Rugby title
Technology
WhatsApp Plus Subscription Starts in South Africa With New Paid Features
Ryan Ellis
June 20, 2026
Meta has launched a new paid WhatsApp Plus subscription in South Africa. The new tier adds a set of extra features for users who want
