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Vigilance in Times of Need: Navigating SASSA Grants, Scams, and Social Protection in South Africa, August 2025

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In August 2025, South Africans who rely on SASSA grants must be extra careful because scammers are using tricks like the fake “Ubuntu Life” scheme to steal money. SASSA warns people never to pay fees for grants and to keep their bank accounts active and personal details up to date. These grants are more than just money—they mean food, school fees, and hope for millions. By staying alert and reporting fraud through SASSA’s hotline, communities help protect this vital lifeline from being lost. The struggle to keep social grants safe is a shared fight for dignity and trust across South Africa.

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Justice and Reparations: Africa’s Renewed Call for Redress

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Africa is boldly asking the world to recognize and repair the deep harms caused by slavery and colonialism. Leaders like Ms. Refilwe MtshweniTsipane call for real, concrete actions—not just words—backed by money and strong institutions. Despite financial struggles, Africa seeks true justice, unity, and control over its future. This movement is about restoring dignity and building a better life for all Africans, turning history’s pain into hope and change.

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Cape Town’s Cleaning Fee: Controversy, Community, and the Cost of Urban Living

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Cape Town has added a new cleaning fee to municipal bills to pay for cleaning public spaces, but many residents are unhappy. They feel they pay more money but see little difference in street cleanliness, sparking worries about fairness and transparency. Some groups say the fee is like being taxed twice and have taken the city to court. This dispute highlights bigger questions about how cities should care for shared spaces and how governments must earn the trust of their people. The debate is still unfolding, showing how tricky it is to balance costs, services, and community needs in a growing city.

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An Evening at Harbour House: Sensory Revelations in Camps Bay

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Harbour House in Camps Bay is a special place where dining feels like a warm, creative show. From the cozy welcome on a rainy evening to the stunning mix of modern design and digital art on the walls, your senses are alive even before the food arrives. Chef Maruwaan’s dishes surprise and delight, like smoky fire sushi and a juicy surfandturf steak crowned with prawns. The meal ends sweetly with a gooey chocolate volcano, all while knowing the seafood is responsibly sourced. Here, every bite tells a story, making dinner feel like a caring, unforgettable experience.

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Reimagining Gender Justice: Parliament’s Careful Examination of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act

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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee is carefully reviewing the National Council on GenderBased Violence and Femicide Act to make sure it truly protects women, girls, and genderdiverse people. They want to create a strong, efficient Council that can act quickly and include voices from civil society without getting bogged down in bureaucracy. The Committee is focused on clear timelines and real accountability, determined to turn promises into real safety and justice. This careful work shows South Africa’s deep commitment to fighting genderbased violence now and for the future.

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Building a Healthier South Africa: Insights from the 2025/26 Department of Health Budget

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South Africa’s 2025/26 health budget aims to make health care fair and available to everyone through the National Health Insurance (NHI). It focuses on fighting diseases like cancer, mental illness, and malaria, while promoting healthy living to prevent growing health problems. Big steps are planned to improve hospitals, research, and health services across the country. This budget honors a 70yearold promise that health is a human right and shows the country’s strong hope and effort to build a healthier future for all.

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Charting a Bold Course: The July 2025 Limpopo Executive Council Meeting and Its Vision for Provincial Growth

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In July 2025, Limpopo’s Executive Council met with energy and clear purpose to push the province forward. They set up a special team to fix roads and buildings, hired skilled people for important jobs, and gave more money to support traditional leaders’ ceremonies. The Council also focused on being ready for disasters and chose new leaders to improve education, social services, and farming. Their bold actions show a strong commitment to growing Limpopo while honoring its rich traditions.

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South Africa’s Passport: Reclaiming Its Place in Global Mobility

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In 2024, South Africa’s passport ranks 48th in the world, letting its citizens visit 103 countries without a visa or with easy access. This shows the country is regaining its place on the global travel map, giving many South Africans new hope and pride. Though some countries like Ireland and Nigeria have tightened their visa rules, making travel harder for some, South Africans remain strong and determined to explore the world. The passport is more than just a travel tool—it tells a story of freedom, identity, and a bright future after a tough past.

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Ozzy Osbourne: The Lasting Impact of the Prince of Darkness

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Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary “Prince of Darkness,” changed music forever with his deep, powerful voice and wild stage shows as Black Sabbath’s frontman. Growing up in tough, gray Birmingham, he turned his struggles into dark, heavy sounds that spoke to a restless generation. Even after battles with addiction and chaos in his life, Ozzy rose again as a solo star, inspiring countless musicians and fans worldwide. His raw energy, bold style, and unforgettable spirit made him a rock icon whose influence will live on forever.

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Parliament’s Joint Oversight Visits Free State: A Turning Point for Troubled Municipalities

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Parliament’s joint oversight visit to Free State’s troubled municipalities is a bold effort to fix deep problems like money mismanagement and poor services. Leaders from different government bodies have come together to ask tough questions and demand clear plans for change. Communities, tired of broken promises, watch closely, hoping this teamwork will bring back clean water, rubbish collection, and trust in local leaders. This visit marks a hopeful step toward better, fairer local government that truly listens to its people.

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Shaping the Future of Public Health: South Africa’s 2025/26 Health Department Budget

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South Africa’s 2025/26 Health Department budget is a bold plan to improve healthcare for everyone. It focuses on building new hospitals, hiring thousands of doctors and health workers, and using smart technology to plan better services. The government aims to make healthcare fair and easy to access, no matter where people live or how much money they have. Big efforts will also continue to fight HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis with new treatments and steady support. This budget brings hope for a healthier, stronger South Africa.

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Voices and Visions: Charting South Africa’s Marriage Bill in the Free State

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South Africa’s 2023 Marriage Bill aims to bring all kinds of marriages—civil, customary, religious, and samesex—under one fair and equal law. In the Free State, people from all walks of life gathered to share their stories and hopes, helping lawmakers shape a law that truly fits their lives. The Bill protects rights like setting 18 as the minimum marriage age, fights fraud, and respects traditions while pushing for fairness and equality. This lively and open conversation shows how South Africans are building a future where every marriage and every voice counts.

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Illuminating the Urban Night: The Essential Story of Streetlight Repair

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Streetlights are the city’s quiet heroes, lighting up streets to keep people safe and help them feel secure at night. Fixing broken lights is a big job that involves many workers and the community, especially as storms, vandalism, and theft often cause damage. When a streetlight goes out, shadows take over and the city feels a little less safe, showing just how important these glowing beacons really are. Through teamwork and smart technology, the city works hard to keep every corner bright, making sure everyone can walk home safely after dark.

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Project 300: Cape Town’s Ongoing Battle for Fairness and Trust

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Project 300 is Cape Town’s bold effort to hire 300 new safety officers while fixing old unfairness from the past. Thousands applied, showing how much people want a better future. The city made sure the hiring was fair, giving extra training when needed and making sure the new team reflects Cape Town’s diverse communities. Despite rumors, the project builds trust by opening doors and helping people grow, proving that fairness and hope can go hand in hand.

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The Art and Necessity of Water System Maintenance: A City’s Unseen Ballet

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Water is the quiet heartbeat of a city, and keeping its pipes and valves in good shape is a daily dance beneath our feet. In Cape Town, crews work carefully to fix leaks, replace old pipes, and clean reservoirs so everyone has clean, steady water. Though the work can cause brief disruptions—like lower water pressure or short outages—it helps save thousands of liters and protects the city’s future. This hidden effort shows how important teamwork, patience, and care keep life flowing smoothly for every neighborhood.

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Cape Town vs. National Government: A Battle for Local Power in Public Procurement

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Cape Town is fighting the national government over a new law that centralizes control of how cities buy goods and services. The city says this law slows down emergency responses, cuts out local suppliers, and adds too much red tape, hurting local decisionmaking and public involvement. Cape Town argues the law breaks the Constitution’s promise to keep local governments independent and able to act quickly for their communities. The case now before the Constitutional Court will decide if cities like Cape Town can keep control or must follow strict national rules that may make governance slower and less flexible. This battle is about more than rules—it’s about the future of local democracy in South Africa.

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