SASSA beneficiaries could see changes to their November grant payment dates as the agency reviews its schedule ahead of South Africa’s local government elections. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that it is reviewing the November 2026 social grant payment cycle following the announcement of the local government elections. Election Day is […] More
South Africa has five universities in the world’s top 500, with one university climbing back into the global top 150 in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings were released on Wednesday, 30 September, covering 2 297 universities across 118 countries and territories. South Africa […] More
If you’re thinking of jetting off somewhere overseas during the school break, there’s a new SARS rule you can’t afford to skip. THE SARS RULE THAT YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO SKIP Since 1 July this year, all travellers entering or leaving South Africa through air, land, sea and rail ports of entry have been required […] More
If you were born in South Africa today, you could expect to live for around 68 years, according to the latest estimates from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The country’s estimated life expectancy at birth in 2026 is 68.3 years. However, the figure differs significantly between males and females. Women expected to live longer Stats […] More
When fuel prices rise on 7 October 2026 to record-breaking numbers, grocery shopping will change. Retailers have been swallowing some of the cost of back-to-back diesel increases, but that’s quickly coming to an end. Now, pensioners will have to include transport costs in their grocery budget. The Cheapest Shop for Pensioners South Africans frequently travel […] More
Despite what many Capetonians may believe, it is Joburgers, not foreign digital nomads, who have made up a large share of new arrivals to the city over the past six years, as semigration has continued long after the work-from-home shift that helped accelerate it during the pandemic. But while Joburgers have flocked to the Mother […] More
Bafana Bafana could very well be heading into a golden generation, should the South African Football Association (SAFA) not mess this up. We qualified for our first FIFA World Cup in 16 years and managed to create history by emerging out of the group stages, which was a first for Bafana. Departed Belgian coach Hugo […] More
Kaizer Chiefs Diski Challenge coach Vela Khumalo expects COSAFA U20 star Steven Mendes to make the jump to the first team sooner rather than later. Khumalo backs Mendes for the Kaizer Chiefs senior side Chiefs Diski Challenge coach Vela Khumalo believes 18-year-old sensation Steven Mendes already possesses the maturity and raw ability to represent the […] More
Hugo Broos was also given time to implement his ideas during his tenure, something Da Gama believes should now be afforded to Mosimane as he begins his second spell in charge. Mosimane started his return with a 2-1 victory over Guinea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but some supporters have already questioned his […] More
