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South Africa plans major changes to citizenship, asylum and immigration laws
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (567+ words) New White Paper proposes tougher asylum rules, digital IDs, merit-based citizenship and stricter immigration controls The South African government is proposing major changes to the country's citizenship, immigration and refugee protection system through a newly released White Paper approved by…...
Anesipho Dyosi using her story to inspire youth
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (275+ words) Miss Grand South Africa finalist says discipline, purpose and self-belief helped shape her journey from Mthatha to national recognition " Download the Pondoland Times app to get community stories, local events, lifestyle news, inspiring local features, and important updates from around…...
Government announces new push to support township and rural businesses in South Africa
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (427+ words) Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni says government wants to expand funding, digital support and market access for small enterprises as pressure grows on the township economy Download the Pondoland Times app for business news, local market updates, opportunities, and…...
Suspects Aged Between 24 And 35 Expected To Appear In Court After Woman's Body Was Found With Gunshot Wounds In Mpharana
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (68+ words) Pondoland Times Suspects Aged Between 24 And 35 Expected To Appear In Court After Woman's Body Was Found With Gunshot Wounds In Mpharana Suspects aged between 24 and 35 expected to appear in court after woman's body was found with gunshot wounds in Mpharana...
SASSA Outreach Programme Brings Relief To Vulnerable Residents In Matatiele
1+ week, 3+ day ago (38+ words) Pondoland Times SASSA outreach programme brings relief to vulnerable residents in Matatiele 129 Mayaba Street The Fynn House Bizana 4800 Call: 073 861 8912 Email: info@pondolandtimes. co. za...
SRD R370 Declined? 8 Common Reasons Your SASSA Application Was Rejected
1+ week, 3+ day ago (393+ words) Thousands of South Africans continue receiving "declined" SRD R370 statuses in 2026. Here are the most common reasons applications fail " and what you can do next Download the Pondoland Times app to get SASSA payment dates, grant updates, and important alerts before…...
How To Fix "Identity Verification Failed" on Your SASSA SRD Application
1+ week, 3+ day ago (313+ words) Thousands of SRD R370 applicants are struggling with "identity verification failed" errors in 2026. Here's what the message means and the steps you should take to fix it Download the Pondoland Times app to get SASSA payment dates, grant updates, and important…...
Stats SA budget vote explained: Why government says reliable data matters for jobs, grants and planning
1+ week, 3+ day ago (360+ words) Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Statistics South Africa's work is critical for tracking unemployment, poverty and service delivery as government tables the department's 2026/27 budget plans. Download the Pondoland Times app for daily job alerts, vacancies, and opportunities in…...
COSATU Backs Ramaphosa's Move to Challenge Ngcobo Section 89 Report
1+ week, 6+ day ago (305+ words) The federation says President Cyril Ramaphosa has the constitutional right to seek a judicial review of the Section 89 panel findings linked to the Phala Phala matter. Download the Pondoland Times app to get breaking national news, major government updates, public…...
COSATU Warns South Africa's Unemployment Crisis Is Becoming a "Ticking Time Bomb'
1+ week, 6+ day ago (434+ words) Trade union federation calls for urgent economic stimulus after latest Stats SA figures showed unemployment worsening in early 2026 Download the Pondoland Times app for daily job alerts, vacancies, and opportunities in the Eastern Cape so you never miss out. South…...