The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is intensifying its digital transformation efforts through the rollout of an enhanced Queue Management System aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and service delivery across its offices. As part of its Strategic Plan 2025–2030, the agency is introducing new digital tools and operational systems designed to modernise how beneficiaries access services. These include real-time queue monitoring dashboards, improved appointment scheduling systems, and digital self-service options for clients
The City of Cape Town has encouraged pensioners, social grant recipients, and registered indigent beneficiaries to reapply for relief before 1 July 2026, when the new General Valuation comes into effect. The City says it is also proactively contacting registered beneficiaries via SMS to assist. The SMS will outline steps to reapply via a new WhatsApp chat box. Should beneficiaries be unsure about the origins or authenticity of the SMS, they can
Western Cape police have confirmed that two suspects, believed to be carjackers, have been arrested in Bellville. According to police, officers attached to the Maitland Flying Squad received information about a vehicle with two occupants that was driving in parking areas at shopping malls and other parking areas in the Bellville area on Thursday, 11 June 2026, and responded. The officers stopped and searched in Maree Street, Oakdale, and two jamming devices
Every superstar has a starting point. Before the sold-out tours, the record-breaking albums and the global fame, there was that first hit — the song that introduced them to the world. This weekend, Smile FM is taking you back to the early days of some of music’s biggest names with When We Were Young Weekend. From breakthrough singles and youthful chart-toppers to coming-of-age classics that defined generations, we’re celebrating the songs that marked
One of the accused in the R252 million Still Bay cocaine syndicate case has been sentenced to an effective 10 years behind bars after entering into a plea and sentencing agreement with the State, which has released new information involving murder at sea. The matter dates back to 18 July, 2024, involving a group of individuals who were tasked with collecting 400kg of cocaine from international waters off the Still Bay Harbour.
