Understanding your SASSA SRD grant status

Understanding your SASSA SRD grant status

Here’s some important information to help you check your SASSA SRD grant status. As 2023 draws to a close and we ready ourselves for 2024, millions will apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. TRENDING: Important INFO on how to appeal a declined SASSA application Set in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Read more

Municipalities with the cleanest water in Gauteng

Municipalities with the cleanest water in Gauteng

In a recent Blue Drop audit conducted on 5 December 2023, the City of Johannesburg, City of Ekurhuleni, and Midvaal Local Municipality, in conjunction with Rand Water, emerged as exemplary performers, garnering well-deserved recognition for their commitment to clean water. Rand Water’s Vereeniging Water Treatment Works underwent a meticulous technical site assessment. Resulting in an … Read more

Eskom power failure results in water outage in certain Tshwane areas

Eskom power failure results in water outage in certain Tshwane areas

In an unexpected turn of events on Friday, 8 December 2023, Rand Water (RW) faced a complete power failure at their Palmeit Pump Station, disrupting water supply to parts of Tshwane. The power outage, attributed to Eskom, had a cascading effect on the water distribution infrastructure. ALSO READ: Water crisis hits Tshwane as reservoirs face … Read more

Little boy catches his mama twerking at a party and breaks down

Little boy catches his mama twerking at a party and breaks down

A little boy caught his mama twerking at a party and broke down in tears, crying. It was a controversial scene to watch as it triggered different opinions among fans. ALSO READ: How to navigate difficult conversations with your teenager Generally, it is not a good scene to many fans, as seen in the comments, for … Read more

Skin-lighting products, unregistered medicine confiscated at OR Tambo

Skin-lighting products, unregistered medicine confiscated at OR Tambo

Skin-lightening products weighing 865 kg, which are prohibited in South Africa, as well as unregistered medicine, were seized at the OR Tambo International Airport ( ORTIA).  The products were confiscated by the Border Management Authority (BMA) Port Health Team working in the cargo section of ORTIA on Thursday. According to BMA Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Mmemme … Read more

Golden Mole Presumed Extinct Found Again in South Africa

Golden Mole Presumed Extinct Found Again in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa —  Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a species of mole with an iridescent golden coat and the ability to almost “swim” through sand dunes after it hadn’t been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct. The De Winton’s golden mole — a small, … Read more

Peeing on police officers? [Watch]

Peeing on police officers? [Watch]

Postal is a video game that lets the player do almost anything, including peeing on police officers as a performable action within the 2003 game. While most games let the player navigate and interact with the world around them, such as by picking up items or shooting in-game firearms, this game takes it a step … Read more

Kaizer Chiefs featured in American Truck Simulator!

Kaizer Chiefs featured in American Truck Simulator!

The Kaizer Chiefs have built up a strong brand, and it’s become one that you could recognize almost anywhere in the world. Internationally known, this football club has risen through the ranks to become a top brand – with hoodies, shirts, and now coverage in the world of video games. If you’re a real fan … Read more

‘A story of hope’: Scientists find elusive golden mole for the 1st time in 87 years

‘A story of hope’: Scientists find elusive golden mole for the 1st time in 87 years

As It Happens6:12Scientists find elusive golden mole for the 1st time in 87 years When a group of conservation scientists set off in search of a long-lost species of South Africa moles in 2021, their colleagues warned them not to get their hopes up. After all, the last time a scientist had seen a De … Read more