What had been a 14-month long nightmare for a Gauteng pensioner whose old age grant was being received by an imposter took Sowetan only four days to get Sassa to resolve ... Sassa said it was initially not aware of Mayo’s case ... Sowetan .
The makers of Phool Pishi O Edward have unveiled the first character poster, introducing Arjun Chakraborty in a striking new avatar as Manindra Chandra Nandy.
For 14 months a stranger in Mamelodi, northeast of Pretoria, had been using Sipho Mayo’s ID number and name to collect his old-age grant of R2,400 while the rightful beneficiary drowned in poverty ...Sassa said it was initially not aware of Mayo’s case.
Singer and media personality Nandi Madida has ventured into her most personal project to date. "The MotherhoodNetwork" ... The inception of the podcast was born from a quiet observation of a loud need ... Nandi Madida with her daughter Nefertiti Madida ... .
A total of 40 pupils in Mpumalanga were hospitalised after a suspected food poisoning incident linked to snacks known as Krunchy Nax ... More learners were later affected, prompting urgent medical attention ... .
At least 36 schools in Gauteng have had their electricity disconnected due to nonpayment, while more than hundred others have been served with letters to cut them off ... It now relies on a solar power, which kicks in around 11am when the sun is out ... .
The Gauteng education department (GDE) is to engage a law firm to investigate the death of 10-year-old Milton Mokgoatsane, who was struck by a falling goalpost at Reagile Primary School in Thembisa last month ... “This is simple ... “I can’t sleep ... Sowetan .
Being crowned the ReporterSlamAfrica champion for 2026 is a moment of validation for Sowetan journalist Koena Mashale, who says the victory reassured her that her work and storytelling voice matter ... I didn’t even know what the prizes were ... Sowetan .
This comes after Sowetan reported last week that businesses in nearby Clayville obtained an urgent interim interdict preventing the relocation of families from L&J to land near their properties ... “We are not refusing to move ... Sowetan .