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R560 grant cannot feed a child as food costs hit R934

New data shows the Child Support Grant falls far short of feeding a child, leaving caregivers to cover a monthly gap of hundreds of rands.

Rising diesel prices rob local driver of his earnings

An Eastern Cape delivery driver says the rising price of diesel is cutting into his income and making building materials more expensive for rural households.

City boss and police chief in court over fake stand in

A suspended metro police boss and city manager appear in court after claims they paid a man to pretend in court to avoid a case.

Download Siza Khula from the Play Store for free money help

Siza Khula is now available as a free app on the Google Play Store making it even easier for South Africans to get practical money help. 

Drunk cyclists face arrest on public roads in KwaZulu-Natal

Cyclists riding drunk on public roads can be arrested under road laws, officials say, after a weekend incident sparked strong public reaction in KwaZulu-Natal.

Farmer builds business to feed 15 family members

Owethu Matsilela from Mancu village started farming after he failed school and now sells vegetables to feed 15 relatives who rely on him every day.

South Africans borrow money to buy food and electricity

Families across South Africa are taking out loans to pay for basic needs like food and electricity as the high cost of living overwhelms households.

Ubuntu Kraal launches job training for 30,000 unemployed youth

The widely recognised entertainment venue Ubuntu Kraal has launched a skills programme to train 30,000 unemployed young people for jobs over the next five years.

South African scientists build underwater drone internet

Researchers in South Africa have built new technology that allows underwater drones to take clear pictures and send them to the surface without coming up.

KZN news bites: Maharaj slams those who blame Constitution for slow transformation

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

Muvhango star Cynthia Shange dies at 76

Famous South African actress Cynthia Shange has died at the age of 76 after a period of illness in a hospital in the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Protests shut down Durban as locals attack spaza shop owners

Violent protests over spaza shops shut down the Durban city centre on Monday after a traditional leader asked his angry community for peace last week.

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