The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a once-off adjustment to its social grant payment dates for November due to next Wednesday’s Local Government Elections. Older persons grants will be paid on Friday, followed by disability grants on Monday and children’s grants on Tuesday. Grants that are under
Former president Thabo Mbeki has raised concerns about the possibility of more coalition governments following the upcoming local government elections, as shifting voter support places South Africa’s major political parties under pressure. Political analyst and director of research at the ASRI, Angelo Fick, said polling can provide useful insight into
With just one week to go before South Africans head to the polls on 4 November, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is intensifying its preparations to ensure the Local Government Elections run smoothly. Western Cape Electoral Officer Michael Hendrickse says voting stations will be open from 7am to 9pm on
Housekeeping staff at Nox Cape Town are preparing to embark on a protected strike on Wednesday, demanding a higher wage increase amid rising living costs. The workers say management’s offer of a 5% increase falls short of their expectations, leaving many struggling to afford basic necessities, including food and transport.
Blind SA is calling on the South African government to take steps towards joining the Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to improve access to books and other published material for blind and visually impaired people. The call follows a May 2025 Constitutional Court judgment that introduced copyright exceptions allowing published works
The South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) is calling on the community to support its Rally for Education Padel Tournament on 7 November 2026 at Arturf Padel Area in Paarden Eiland, with proceeds aimed at supporting students in need of financial assistance for their tertiary education. The initiative comes as
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour is urging the public, organised labour, businesses and civil society organisations to submit written comments on the Employment Services Amendment Bill by the sixth of November. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen the regulation of foreign nationals’ employment, improve enforcement and establish a
The Electoral Commission aims to complete the printing of all ballot papers by Friday, ahead of next week’s local government elections. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said millions of ballots must be reprinted following a Constitutional Court ruling in favour of the ANC, which challenged the exclusion of its candidates
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane A UCT study into Muslim fatherhood in Hanover Park is exploring how men understand their roles and responsibilities as fathers and how masculinity, religion and socio-economic conditions shape their parenting experiences. Against the backdrop of South Africa’s high rates of gender-based violence and femicide, the research
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
