12 h. ago Pension Fund Act breached in over four Northern Cape Municipalities

Northern Cape municipalities are violating the Pension Fund Act by withholding third-party payments.

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4 d. ago South Africans Set to Enjoy Significant Fuel Price Cuts from Midnight

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced substantial reductions in fuel prices effective from midnight tonight. Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will drop by 58 cents per litre, while petrol 95 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 72 cents per litre. Diesel users will also benefit, with diesel (0.05% sulphur) dropping by 83.80… Read More »South Africans Set to Enjoy Significant Fuel Price Cuts from Midnight The post South Africans Set to Enjoy Significant Fuel Price Cuts from Midnight first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Soutpansberg Mountains: South Africa’s New Sustainable Safari Destination

The Soutpansberg Mountains in South Africa, once referred to as “The Forgotten Mountains,” are emerging as a prime destination for sustainable safaris. At Few & Far Luvhondo, an eco-lodge opened in 2025, visitors can enjoy a luxury experience powered by renewable energy, featuring unique wildlife adventures like leopard tracking and bush hikes. The lodge is… Read More »Soutpansberg Mountains: South Africa’s New Sustainable Safari Destination The post Soutpansberg Mountains: South Africa’s New Sustainable Safari Destination first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Deadline for beneficiaries to replace gold cards is May: Postbank

Post Bank has clarified that the deadline for social grant beneficiaries to replace their gold cards

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9 d. ago Teen appears in court for alleged Cape Town attack plot in 2023

The boy participated in social media chat groups and was allegedly recruited to be an extremist.

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1 week ago AG clamps down on municipalities failing to pay employees’ pensions

About 100 municipalities across the country were found to have violated the act

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1 week ago Frustrated pensioner from Gugulethu yet to enjoy his social grant

A 63-year pensioner from Gugulethu is yet to enjoy a penny of his social grant.

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1 week ago Santaco ‘frustrated’ by eThekwini’s handling of GO!Durban project

Santaco in Durban has expressed frustration with eThekwini's handling of the GO! Durban project.

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1 week ago Joburg Residents Mobilize on Human Rights Day to Address Social Challenges

Johannesburg commemorated Human Rights Day, March 21, with a series of events reflecting on past struggles and addressing current societal issues. The day marks 65 years since the Sharpeville massacre, where 69 anti-apartheid protesters were killed by police, underscoring the ongoing importance of human rights advocacy. At Constitution Hill, the annual Human Rights Festival featured… Read More »Joburg Residents Mobilize on Human Rights Day to Address Social Challenges The post Joburg Residents Mobilize on Human Rights Day to Address Social Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Broos frustrated by lack of transparency on players’ availability

Bafana will host the team from the mountain kingdom in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Friday

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2 w. ago South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Vows Continued Diplomacy

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) expressed its respect for the United States’ decision to expel Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool. The US government issued a 72-hour notice on Saturday, instructing Rasool to leave the country following an announcement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who declared Rasool “persona non grata” via social media.… Read More »South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Vows Continued Diplomacy The post South Africa Responds to US Expulsion of Ambassador, Vows Continued Diplomacy first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago VAT increase needed to improve frontline services: Godongwana

Godongwana told MPs that the VAT increase is necessitated by the need to improve social services

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3 w. ago Activist slams lack of solid commitment to basic income grant

Raiters says the amount should have been increased to adequately support beneficiaries

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3 w. ago Minister Challenges Court Ruling Over SRD Grant’s R624 Threshold

Social grant recipients who have more than R624 in their bank accounts are considered ineligible for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, as they are presumed to have other financial resources, according to documents filed at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is appealing a court ruling that declared… Read More »Minister Challenges Court Ruling Over SRD Grant’s R624 Threshold The post Minister Challenges Court Ruling Over SRD Grant’s R624 Threshold first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Democratic lawmakers slam Pentagon for scrapping climate studies

The Pentagon says it is scrapping 91 social science-related studies.

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3 w. ago Godongwana Opts For Modest VAT Hike To Stabilize Finances Amid Political Pushback

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has delivered a balanced but contentious 2025/26 budget by introducing a 0.5-percentage-point VAT increase for two years and effectively raising personal income taxes by not adjusting tax brackets for inflation. Together, these measures will generate R46 billion, designated to cover higher-than-expected public servant salaries, welfare grants—including the R370 poverty relief grant—critical… Read More »Godongwana Opts For Modest VAT Hike To Stabilize Finances Amid Political Pushback The post Godongwana Opts For Modest VAT Hike To Stabilize Finances Amid Political Pushback first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Nuno Tells Forest To Enjoy The Ride After Beating Manchester City

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was proud of his players after they earned 1-0 win against Manchester City on Saturday and said they must enjoy the journey as his high-flying side chase Champions League qualification. Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi scored an 83rd-minute winner to give his team a first league win against City since… Read More »Nuno Tells Forest To Enjoy The Ride After Beating Manchester City The post Nuno Tells Forest To Enjoy The Ride After Beating Manchester City first appeared on iAfrica.

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