Kenya is already Africa’s leading milk producer, yet the government keeps looking for new ways to grow and diversify the dairy sector. The latest idea is the water buffalo. At a recent agriculture summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto suggested bringing in domesticated buffaloes for milk, starting with a small number to test how they …
SASSA advises that any change to your payment method or banking details should be submitted before the 19th of each month to avoid delays, which means the next cut-off is 19 October. To make the change, visit your local SASSA office with a valid ID and bank confirmation documents, and complete a consent form there. …
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Before you share your ID, payslip or bank details with any lender, check that it is registered with the National Credit Regulator (NCR) using the register on ncr.org.za. Registered credit providers have an NCR registration number, usually starting with NCRCP, and should show it on their documents. Unregistered lenders have been reported targeting social grant …
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Since Home Affairs launched its bank partnership on 9 March 2026, more than 500,000 South Africans have applied for a Smart ID through participating banks, and by early August there were 372 participating branches. Home Affairs has also launched an online tool that shows your nearest participating branch, and says more branches are on the …
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Black Friday falls on Friday, 27 November 2026, followed by Cyber Monday on 30 November, but many local retailers start “Black November” deals from around 17 November, and Samsung says its offers run throughout the month. Prices can look discounted when they aren’t, so check the current price against what the item cost in the …
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NSFAS opened its 2027 applications on 18 September 2026, and more than 51,000 were completed in the first four days. NSFAS has said the window closes on 31 October 2026 with no extension, although some earlier reports gave 18 November, so confirm the date on nsfas.org.za and apply well before it. You can apply on …
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Local Government Elections on 4 November: Key Dates, Rules and How to Check You Can Vote South Africa’s local government elections take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, and will decide who runs municipalities, including big metros like Johannesburg where service delivery and water shortages are major concerns. The date was chosen to avoid the …
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Best Budget Smartphones Under R6,000 in South Africa Budget no longer means basic: phones under R10,000 now offer 120Hz screens, 5G and long battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, from R5,990, is described as the safest all-round bet in this range, while the new Galaxy S26 starts from R20,999 in South Africa, so a …
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Petrol Passes R30 a Litre for the First Time: What It Means for Your Wallet The October fuel adjustment, effective Wednesday 7 October, added R3.33 per litre to Petrol 95 and R3.12 to Petrol 93, taking inland Petrol 95 to R30.25 a litre. That is the first time it has passed R30 in South Africa. …
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SASSA Payment Dates: SRD R370 for October 2026 and the November Schedule The main grants for October were paid in the first week of the month, and the SRD R370 grant is paid separately in batches between 24 and 30 October, so your own date can fall anywhere in that window. Check your individual status …
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