Only 85% of the people whose applications for a Social Relief of Distress grant have been approved are actually being paid, Parliament heard on Wednesday. Archive photo: Barbara Maregele

Over a million people who qualify for the R350 grant aren’t getting it

Story Continues below advertisement Cybercrime, problems verifying bank details, interrupted connections: on Wednesday Parliament heard a litany of reasons why payments of the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant are erratic. During a parliamentary briefing on the payment of social grants on Wednesday, Department of Social Development minister Lindiwe Zulu Read more…
Police Launched a manhunt for the suspect

Police Lauch Manhunt For Driver Who Allegedly Killed 3 Children in Pretoria

Story Continues below advertisement The police have launched a manhunt for a driver who hit seven children, killing three in the process. According to Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, the accident happened on Saturday at about 4:45 p.m. at Salvokop, Pretoria. It is alleged the suspect was driving his Read more…