Social grants will increase in April, with adjustments slightly above inflation. However, the SRD grant remains unchanged at R370, with payments continuing until next year. Meanwhile, SASSA has terminated nearly 35,000 grants deemed incorrect or fraudulent after upgrading its verification processes. Elvis Presslin spoke to Elizabeth Raiters, Social Grant Activist

Social grants will increase in April, with adjustments slightly above inflation. However, the SRD grant remains unchanged at R370, with payments continuing until next year. Meanwhile, SASSA has terminated nearly 35,000 grants deemed incorrect or fraudulent after upgrading its verification processes. Elvis Presslin spoke to Elizabeth Raiters, Social Grant Activist

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Budget 2026: Social grants to increase in April

South African National Defence Force troops and police are continuing with crime fighting operation in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Close to 300 soldiers have been deployed to assist police in the fight against organised crime in Gqeberha and surrounding towns such as Humansdorp and Jeffery's Bay.  The operation officially commenced Today. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Northern areas of Gqeberha community activist Christian Martin 

South African National Defence Force troops and police are continuing with crime fighting operation in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. Close to 300 soldiers have been deployed to assist police in the fight against organised crime in Gqeberha and surrounding towns such as Humansdorp and Jeffery's Bay. &nbsp;The operation officially commenced Today. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Northern areas of Gqeberha community activist Christian Martin&nbsp;

Activist Christian Martin : Community must help tackle local crime.

The Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family of the twins born attached to the abdomen in January. One of the twins has died. A surgical procedure to separate them was conducted by a team of surgeons more than two weeks ago. Ramathuba says there had been hope that the children would grow up and thrive. The infants, had been under specialized medical care since birth. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Limpopo Premier  Dr Phophi Ramathuba

The Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has conveyed her condolences to the bereaved family of the twins born attached to the abdomen in January. One of the twins has died. A surgical procedure to separate them was conducted by a team of surgeons more than two weeks ago. Ramathuba says there had been hope that the children would grow up and thrive. The infants, had been under specialized medical care since birth. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Limpopo Premier&nbsp; Dr Phophi Ramathuba

Baby dies weeks after surgical separation.

A special Good Friday service is underway at Grace Bible Church in Soweto, where congregants are gathering in large numbers. The church has placed strong emphasis on prayers for national unity, healing, and spiritual renewal. During election periods, these gatherings also focus on peace and divine guidance for leaders. Today's service further addresses pressing challenges including crime, poverty, and unemployment affecting many South Africans. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Grace bibles' church minister Dudu Mthimunye

A special Good Friday service is underway at Grace Bible Church in Soweto, where congregants are gathering in large numbers. The church has placed strong emphasis on prayers for national unity, healing, and spiritual renewal. During election periods, these gatherings also focus on peace and divine guidance for leaders. Today's service further addresses pressing challenges including crime, poverty, and unemployment affecting many South Africans. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Grace bibles' church minister Dudu Mthimunye

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