Panic is mounting among social grant beneficiaries across South Africa, as thousands of payments remain suspended following a review by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The agency confirmed that it has halted grants for nearly 210,000 recipients who allegedly failed to update their income information — a requirement
The Imāmat Council of Mitchells Plain (ICOMP) has strongly condemned the recent surge in gang violence gripping the Cape Flats, which has left residents traumatised and communities under siege. ICOMP expressed deep concern over the wave of deadly shootings in Mitchells Plain and surrounding areas, calling for urgent intervention from
Iran has ended its cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following President Masoud Pezeshkian’s signing of a bill passed by the Iranian parliament last year. According to reports, the legislation prohibits any future inspections by the IAEA unless explicitly authorized by Iran’s Supreme
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo for appointment as South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice. The recommendation comes after two days of interviews. Mlambo has been widely praised for his leadership of the country’s busiest court division and for implementing the virtual “Caselines” system,
By Rachel Mohamed In this week’s edition of African Mirror, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), launched at the end of last month, was introduced as a means to facilitate trade for travelers and strengthen economic integration among African nations. The newly implemented financial system is being hailed as
Eskom is urging South Africans with grid-tied solar systems to register under its Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) programme by March 2026—or risk disconnection and financial penalties. Energy expert Vally Padayachee confirmed that Eskom intends to introduce a surcharge for all solar users, including those who are registered, to help offset
Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has commended the recent graduation and employment of 20 newly trained peace officers in the Bergrivier Municipality. The officers completed a 30-day Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) programme at the City of Cape Town’s Public
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 4 yellow warning for disruptive rainfall from Friday, 4 July, through Sunday, 6 July. The weather system is expected to bring widespread showers, with a risk of localised flooding in low-lying areas, along roads, and in informal settlements. The City’s
The woman accused of abducting newborn Mogamat Imaad Shamar from Middestad Mall in Bellville made her first appearance in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 3 July. The 37-year-old faces charges of kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice. She was arrested on Monday after the missing infant was found
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.
