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Beneficiaries of the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress grant may find they are unable to complete a new identity verification process if they still have a green ID book. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently introduced biometric verification through facial recognition to mitigate fraud.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the Opening of Parliament. Spokesperson for the Presidency Vincent Magwenya says the President will deliver the Opening of Parliament Address on the 18th of July to outline the priorities of the 7th Administration.

The police in Gqeberha are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after two women were shot in Walmer on Thursday night.

The Knysna Oyster Festival was the perfect opportunity for nature conservationist Sue Swain to launch  the first two books in her captivating 'discovery' series titled “Fruzz and the Fabled Planet.”

Tottenham Hotspurs has become the first to create an Official Supporters’ Club for dog owners to join alongside their beloved pets.

Britain, the world's sixth-biggest economy, saw decades-high inflation in 2023 and a shortage of affordable rental properties over recent years.

Ann Ashworth has been let go as operations manager by the Comrades Marathon Association. Taking to social media platform Instagram on Wednesday evening, Ashworth confirmed the news, saying the association’s decision came as no surprise.

One of the defence attorneys in the kidnapping trial of Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius has pointed a finger at her her ex-boyfriend, stating that he could have been in cahoots with Pretorius to extort money from her father.

Month-end fuel price predictions are pointing to more relief for motorists and other consumers in July. The Automobile Association says unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund shows a significant drop in the price of petrol can be expected next Wednesday.