The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment dates for social grants for September. SASSA PAYMENT DATES FOR SEPTEMBER SASSA distributes grants and allowances to disadvantaged people who require financial assistance in South Africa. Beneficiaries can receive SASSA payments from selected supermarkets, such as Pick n Pay, Boxer, USave merchants, Checkers, and Shoprite. They …

Dr. Sifiso Maseko, the newly appointed secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, has earned millions while remaining at home since being suspended with full pay by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDH) more than two years ago. Maseko, along with eight other government officials, were suspended between 25 January 2022 and 1 February 2022, …

According to the Snow Report SA’s social media pages, snow fell on Table Mountain on Wednesday morning. Cape Town has been gripped by icy, wet and windy weather conditions in the last 48 hours which has resulted in widespread damage, as reported by The South African website. While the sun is expected to shine for the rest of the week, temperatures remain cold as …

A new tax proposal for Edinburgh Councillors in Edinburgh, Scotland have approved of a proposed tourist tax that will apply to many forms of paid accommodation in the city, including hotels, hostels, B&Bs and short-term lets, excluding stays in campsites. According to Travel News, the proposed levy will be 5% and residents will be asked …

There was no winner of the Tuesday, 27 August PowerBall jackpot or the PowerBall Plus; but one lucky player bagged R441 116.90. But don’t worry, millions could be won in the next jackpots! NOTE: This article is updated every Tuesday and Friday with the latest PowerBall numbers and results The five PowerBall numbers drawn were (in numerical order) 13, …

Following Minister Leon Schreiber’s zero-tolerance directive, Home Affairs is clearing illegal immigrants from the streets in the Western Cape. This success follows the deplorable actions of a South African diplomat in Dubai. He is accused of selling passports to UAE citizens and using his influence to get his son diplomatic benefits. And let’s not forget the …

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has been forced to cancel a multi-million-rand contract with a French company, according to IOL. According to the report in which a legal letter was presented to IOL, the multi-million-rand tender had to be overturned following a court ruling. The multi-million-rand tender amounts to R115 million with French company the Idemia Group. If …

Richtersveld gets first-ever desert botanical garden The Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp on the Richtersveld side of the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park now proudly boasts the country’s first desert botanical garden. According to Tourism Update, this new garden is a collaboration between the South African National Parks (SANParks) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), and features …

Tuesday, 27 August 2024’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws occur at 20:58 (SA time). Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R64 million (PowerBall) R15 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have to …

It’s nearly time for the Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Daily Lotto jackpot draw! It’s another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to ‘Phanda, Pusha and Play’, then you might just strike gold. Good luck! TUESDAY’S DAILY LOTTO JACKPOT ESTIMATE R650 000 The SAPeople …