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SASSA Grants and Payment Calendars
If you rely on South Africa's social grants, the 2025/2026 schedule is now public. The staggered system starts with older persons, then disability recipients, followed by children's grants. April payouts begin on the 2nd‑4th, May on the 6th‑8th, August on the 5th‑7th, and September on the 2nd‑4th. Better biometrics and new pay points near border communities aim to cut queues and prevent disruptions.
Safety Alerts: Chemicals and Aviation
A lorry carrying sodium cyanide overturned in Rironi, Kiambu County, spilling a highly toxic substance. Authorities have cordoned off the area and warned residents to stay away while cleanup crews work. In another incident, Qatar Airways faced severe turbulence on a Doha‑Dublin flight, injuring twelve passengers. The event adds to growing concerns about aviation safety during extreme weather.
Local governments are also under scrutiny. The Queenstown Lakes District Council revised an independent review of the Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance, raising questions about transparency and decision‑making. While the original draft never saw the light of day, officials argue the changes improve project outcomes. Critics, however, worry that key lessons may be lost.
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