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SASSA Announces August 2025 Grant Payment Dates – What Beneficiaries Need to Know

SASSA Announces August 2025 Grant Payment Dates – What Beneficiaries Need to Know

SASSA has released the August 2025 grant payment schedule, starting with older persons on August 5. The agency also confirmed unchanged grant amounts, including R2,315 for most pensions and R560 for child support. Recipients are urged to verify their banking details to avoid delays. The clear timetable aims to ease financial pressure amid rising living costs. SRD grants remain payable between the 20th and 27th.

Real Madrid rotation sees Alvaro Carreras in makeshift centre‑back role

Real Madrid rotation sees Alvaro Carreras in makeshift centre‑back role

Xabi Alonso is tweaking his lineup for the Levante clash, pushing Alvaro Carreras into an unfamiliar centre‑back slot. Dani Carvajal rests while Fran Garcia moves to left‑back, and Dean Huijsen returns after suspension. Midfield sees Dani Ceballos replace Aurelien Tchouameni, and the attack swaps Gonzalo Garcia for a trio of Mastantuono, Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. The changes aim to keep the squad fresh ahead of the Atletico derby and a tough trip to Kazakhstan, while the team still enjoys a perfect start to La Liga.

Chiefs Dismantle Giants 22-9 on Opening Night as Betting Angles Remain Murky

Chiefs Dismantle Giants 22-9 on Opening Night as Betting Angles Remain Murky

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Giants 22-9 in the season opener on September 21, 2025. Key plays, player performances and the missing betting odds are examined, while fan reaction and potential implications for the rest of the season are discussed.

Atletico Madrid's Projected Starting XI vs Osasuna: What to Expect After a Split 2025 Season

Atletico Madrid's Projected Starting XI vs Osasuna: What to Expect After a Split 2025 Season

Ahead of their next clash, we break down the likely Atletico Madrid lineup against Osasuna, drawing on recent 2025 meetings, injury updates, and tactical trends. Find out which players could start and what the match means for both sides in the league race.

Mykhailo Mudryk ban won't shift Chelsea transfer plan, says Maresca

Mykhailo Mudryk ban won't shift Chelsea transfer plan, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea’s transfer plan stays the same despite Mykhailo Mudryk’s ongoing doping case. The winger, suspended after a positive test for meldonium in December 2024, could face up to a four-year ban. Chelsea still plan to add a winger, with prior bids for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Mudryk trains privately and denies wrongdoing as the investigation, including a possible medical-source explanation, continues.

Copa Libertadores: Where to Watch River Plate vs Palmeiras in the U.S. and First-Leg Takeaways

Copa Libertadores: Where to Watch River Plate vs Palmeiras in the U.S. and First-Leg Takeaways

Miss the River Plate vs Palmeiras quarterfinal first leg? Here’s how fans in the U.S. watched it—and how to catch replays and the return leg. FuboTV led coverage for Copa Libertadores 2025, with beIN SPORTS providing live broadcasts, highlights, and analysis. YouTube TV offered access through sports add-ons. Palmeiras won 2-1 in Buenos Aires, setting up a tense second leg in São Paulo.

Best Movies on Netflix: September 2025 Watch Guide When Weekly Lists Go Missing

Best Movies on Netflix: September 2025 Watch Guide When Weekly Lists Go Missing

Couldn’t find the weekly ‘3 best movies on Netflix’ from Collider? Here’s a practical September 2025 guide to what’s new, what’s leaving, and how to pick three films worth your time—without relying on one list. We break down release patterns, quality filters, and smart ways to find hidden gems.

Spain squad: Luis de la Fuente explains Joan Garcia omission despite Barcelona start

Spain squad: Luis de la Fuente explains Joan Garcia omission despite Barcelona start

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente explained why Joan Garcia missed the latest squad despite a bright start at Barcelona. He stuck with Unai Simon, David Raya, and Alex Remiro for World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey, saying the Barcelona move wasn’t a factor. The coach praised Garcia’s potential and said his chance will come.

SASSA payment dates 2025/2026: Staggered grant payouts and new pay points explained

SASSA payment dates 2025/2026: Staggered grant payouts and new pay points explained

SASSA has set its 2025/2026 social grant payment calendar, sticking to a staggered system to cut queues and keep pay points moving. Older persons are paid first, followed by disability and then children’s grants. April starts on 2–4 April, May on 6–8 May, August on 5–7, and September on 2–4. The agency says better biometrics and new pay points near border communities will reduce disruptions.

Huddersfield Town’s Midfield Plans Hit by Antony Evans Injury Before Leicester Clash

Huddersfield Town’s Midfield Plans Hit by Antony Evans Injury Before Leicester Clash

Huddersfield Town will face a tough test against Leicester City without key midfielder Antony Evans, who is set to be out for at least six weeks after a knee injury. Lee Grant remains hopeful in the squad's depth as other players prepare to step up for the Championship fixture.

Messi Sidelined as Inter Miami Clinch Leagues Cup Knockouts with Convincing Win Over Pumas

Messi Sidelined as Inter Miami Clinch Leagues Cup Knockouts with Convincing Win Over Pumas

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami’s 3-1 group stage win over Pumas UNAM in the 2025 Leagues Cup due to a minor injury. Luis Suárez stepped up with a standout performance, securing Miami’s place in the knockouts and showing their depth without Messi. Coach Mascherano quickly shifted attention to the upcoming MLS schedule.

Mexico vs Internacional: Broadcast Guide and What's at Stake in the Friendly Match

Mexico vs Internacional: Broadcast Guide and What's at Stake in the Friendly Match

Mexico kicks off 2025 with a friendly against Internacional in Porto Alegre, aiming to test young Liga MX talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The match, set for January 16, airs on Univision, TUDN, Fox Deportes, and FuboTV in the U.S., and on TV Azteca and Canal 5 in Mexico.