BusinessDoubts Rise Over SASSA Old-Age Grant Top-Ups in October 2026Elderly SASSA beneficiaries may not receive expected grant increases in October 2026 due to budgetary constraints and rising inflation.
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BusinessDoubts Rise Over SASSA Old-Age Grant Top-Ups in October 2026
SportAlonso Leads Chelsea to Thrilling Victory Over FulhamChelsea's Xabi Alonso begins his managerial journey with a high-scoring win over Fulham, highlighted by debut goal for Morgan Rogers.
BusinessCultural Factors Escalate US-Canada Trade TensionsThe US-Canada trade war intensifies as Canada cites threats to its French-speaking culture amid rising tariffs and cultural preservation concerns.
LocalGovernment Appeals Exclusionary SRD Grant RulingThe South African government is appealing a ruling on exclusionary Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant rules, aiming for policy amendments.
PoliticsLamola Justifies Reopening Apartheid-Era CasesRonald Lamola defends the reopening of apartheid-era cases as necessary for justice, rejecting claims of external pressure during the inquiry.
LocalMatlala Denies Friendship with Suspended Deputy Police ChiefVusimuzi Matlala testifies at the Madlanga Commission, denying close ties with suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya amid ongoing investigations.
BusinessOil Prices Drop Amid New Sanctions on IranOil prices fell significantly as the US outlines new sanctions against Iran, leading to caution in stock markets ahead of key financial reports.
EntertainmentAustralia Takes Stand Against AI-Generated MusicAustralia’s recording industry imposes a ban on AI-created songs in its charts, reaffirming the importance of human creativity in music.