Sakashi Mehta

Thunderstorm Chaos in Western Cape Tonight – Flooding and Power Cuts Expected Across the Region

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Thunderstorm Chaos in Western Cape

Thunderstorm Chaos in Western Cape – A powerful thunderstorm is set to wreak havoc across the Western Cape tonight, prompting red-level alerts from the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Citizens across the province have been warned of torrential rainfall, dangerous lightning, flooding, power failures, and transport breakdowns expected to escalate after sunset. Emergency teams are … Read more

South Africa Braces for Heavy Rain and Storms – Red Alert Issued in These Provinces This Week

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Rain and Storms in South Africa

Rain and Storms in South Africa – South Africa is facing a significant weather emergency this week as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple Red Level 6 and Level 9 weather alerts across several provinces. A massive weather system is moving across the country, bringing with it the threat of torrential rainfall, … Read more

SASSA Launches Biometric ID Checks – All Grant Recipients Must Verify to Keep Benefits

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SASSA Biometric ID

SASSA Biometric ID – In a bold and sweeping move to improve the security and efficiency of South Africa’s social grant system, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially rolled out biometric ID verification for all grant recipients nationwide. This action comes in response to increasing cases of fraud, duplicate accounts, and unverified … Read more

14-Hour Power Outage Hits South Africa – Eskom Confirms Load Shedding Across Multiple Regions

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14-Hour Power Outage

14-Hour Power Outage – South Africa is once again plunged into extended darkness as Eskom rolls out a 14-hour load shedding plan across multiple provinces. The state-owned power utility has confirmed that the outages are necessary due to severe capacity constraints and escalating demand across the grid. From households to businesses, the prolonged power cuts … Read more

Senior Grant Recipients Face New Verification Step in 2025 – Miss It and You May Lose Payments

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Senior Grant Recipients

Senior Grant Recipients – In 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is rolling out a new verification process aimed at all Old Age Grant recipients. This development is part of the agency’s enhanced security protocol to ensure that grants are only issued to eligible senior citizens and that fraudulent claims are significantly reduced. … Read more

Northern Cape, North West & Eastern Cape to Face 14-Hour Blackout – Full Eskom Outage Plan Revealed

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Full Eskom Outage Plan

Full Eskom Outage Plan – In a dramatic escalation of South Africa’s ongoing power crisis, Eskom has announced a 14-hour planned blackout across three major provinces: Northern Cape, North West, and Eastern Cape. This unprecedented move, effective from May 20, 2025, is part of Eskom’s high-alert strategy to manage critical pressure on the national grid … Read more

SASSA Old Age Grant Could Be Blocked by May 30 – Update Documents Now to Keep Receiving Payments

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SASSA Old Age Grant

SASSA Old Age Grant – The SASSA Old Age Grant, a lifeline for millions of elderly South Africans, is now at risk for thousands of beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a nationwide alert urging all senior citizens receiving the grant to update their personal documentation before May 30, 2025. Failure … Read more

New UBIG Grant to Replace SRD from May 2025 – Long-Term Support and Payment Dates Revealed

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New UBIG Grant

New UBIG Grant – In a major social policy shift, the South African government has announced the replacement of the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant with the more permanent and inclusive Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) starting from May 30, 2025. This new grant marks a bold step toward long-term poverty alleviation and income … Read more

Universal Basic Income Grant Removed by SASSA – What Replaces It in May 2025

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Universal Basic Income Grant

Universal Basic Income Grant – A major change in South Africa’s social relief framework has been confirmed: the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has officially been discontinued from May 15, 2025. The decision, made by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Department of Social Development, is part of a broader shift toward … Read more

SASSA Grants Delayed from May 30 – Seniors and Parents Must Complete ID Verification to Get Paid

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SASSA Grants Delayed

SASSA Grants Delayed – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently announced a crucial update that has caused a wave of concern across the country—grant payments have been delayed from May 30, 2025, due to a newly enforced identity verification requirement. The decision affects millions of South Africans, particularly senior citizens relying on … Read more