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SASSA explains why some pensioners get less than R2 400
Thousands of South African pensioners may be surprised to discover that they do not all qualify for the same Old-Age Grant payment, even when they receive assistance from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Cape {town} Etc reports. While the maximum monthly grant for beneficiaries aged between 60 and 74… Read more »
‘It’s preposterous’: Ramaphosa breaks silence on resignation rumours
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed speculation that he is considering resigning following the African National Congress’s (ANC) poor performance in the 2026 local government elections, describing reports of his possible departure as ‘preposterous’. Speaking to journalists on Sunday after the announcement of the election results, Ramaphosa rejected claims that he… Read more »
Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht secures R170m incentive deal despite investor revolt
Shoprite has secured shareholder approval for a controversial six-year incentive package for CEO Pieter Engelbrecht, despite opposition from major international pension funds and warnings from leading shareholder advisory groups, Cape {town} Etc reports. The retailer’s shareholders reportedly approved the decision at its annual general meeting on Friday, 6 November 2026, giving… Read more »
Insurer refunds Khayelitsha pensioner after we query funeral policy deductions
Words: Sindisiwe Tshona / GroundUp An insurer has cancelled a funeral policy and refunded a Khayelitsha pensioner after GroundUp questioned deductions from her social grant. Thelma Nkone, 76, receives an old-age grant of R2 420. She said R205 was deducted from her grant every month from November 2025 to May… Read more »
Delft teenager killed in collision with taxi while riding bicycle
A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a taxi while riding his bicycle on Mfuli Road, Leiden, Delft, Cape {town} Etc reports. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision, which has left another family mourning the loss of a young life. According to SmileFM, the accident took… Read more »
Hanover Park incident among 349 arrests across Cape Town
Cape Town’s enforcement agencies arrested 349 suspects during a week of patrols and targeted operations, with officers also recovering firearms, ammunition, drugs and stolen or hijacked vehicles. The City of Cape Town’s latest safety and security update also recorded 3 172 incidents requiring assistance through its Public Emergency Communication Centre… Read more »
St George’s Cathedral crypt reopens with 1989 peace march exhibition
A historic space beneath St George’s Cathedral in central Cape Town has reopened to the public, bringing renewed attention to one of the city’s defining moments in the struggle against apartheid. The Crypt Memory and Witness Centre, which has been closed since 2017, now houses a new exhibition reflecting on… Read more »
Truck gets stuck under Muizenberg railway bridge, causing traffic delays
Motorists travelling through Muizenberg on Monday, 9 November, have been warned to expect delays after a truck became stuck beneath the railway bridge on Atlantic Road, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to the Facebook page, WAAR Brandit INNI KAAP, the stationary vehicle is obstructing traffic in the eastbound direction, with lane… Read more »
‘I fear my home will fall into a sinkhole’ says Cape Town resident
Words: Vincent Lali / GroundUp Every few days, a huge sinkhole on the doorstep of Vuyiseka Khethani’s home in Wetland informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, fills with sewage. ‘I fear drowning in that sinkhole,’ Khethani told GroundUp. ‘Hot, sunny weather aggravates the stench,’ she said. Sanele Kolisweni said a… Read more »
South Africa scraps major visa requirement for foreign nationals
South Africa has scrapped the requirement for foreign nationals to submit visa renewal and change-of-status applications at least 60 days before their existing visas expire, in a move expected to ease visa application backlogs and provide relief to affected families. The decision was introduced through Immigration Directive 13 of 2026,… Read more »