SASSA has released its payment schedule for social grants for next January. Older Persons' Grants will be issued first on the sixth, followed by Disability Grants on the seventh, and children's grants on the eighth. The agency reminded recipients to update their personal details to prevent any payment issues.
The announcement reinforced the need for biometric checks like fingerprint scans to fight fraud, ensuring money goes to the right people. It also noted that recent COVID relief payments for December have finished, advising declined applicants to use the official appeals process if they believe bank or income data was wrong. Officials warned everyone to ignore payment rumors on social media and get information only through verified...
Family members crowded the visitation area at Chikurubi prison to see convicted fraudster Mike Chimombe. Relatives of all ages brought supplies and shared emotional embraces with him during the allotted time. The gathering focused on personal connections, discussing family news and his well-being, rather than his crimes or twelve-year sentence for defrauding a government agricultural program.
The visit reinforced the family's support for his upcoming appeal to a higher court. Those leaving expressed a strengthened resolve to stand by him, describing the prison gates as a physical barrier but not an emotional one. They plan to continue their visits and back his legal challenges.
Police captured two men accused of running a fake money scam that targeted online sellers in Harare. Agrippa Chivhenge and Edious Rungano were arrested at a rented house in Marlborough after a search lasting nearly two years. Authorities say the pair used bundles of worthless old Zimbabwe dollar notes topped with a single US bill to trick people into handing over goods.
Over a hundred victims have already come to the police station to identify the suspects since their arrest. The scheme gained public notice last October after the men allegedly scammed a farmer out of hundreds of chickens using the same method. They face numerous fraud charges for acquiring phones, laptops, and other items, with more cases likely as the investigation...
Two men were arrested in Masvingo on drug charges following a police tip. Suspected dealer Bothwell Teveraishe and accomplice Panashe Barure were intercepted on the road to Beitbridge. Authorities tracked their vehicle after observing a suspicious pick up and drop off, leading to a search that uncovered dagga hidden in the car's bonnet and under the seat.
Police later found Barure at a local growth point and seized more drugs from his home. The total weight of the confiscated dagga was over two and a half kilograms. Both suspects appeared in court and were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Banker Nicholas Vingirai has filed a formal complaint with the High Court's Judge President against Justice Joel Mambara. Vingirai accuses the judge of issuing rulings on matters that were never argued in court. The dispute stems from a case where Vingirai claims the judge was only supposed to consider preliminary points, but instead granted full rescission of a prior judgment and joined new parties, relief none of the lawyers had requested.
Vingirai called the actions highly unethical and damaging to judicial integrity, stating the judge ruled on an application that was not actually before him. He noted that a separate, proper rescission attempt by the opposing side had already been dismissed by a different judge. Vingirai plans to...
Harare's city council clamped down on over forty thousand vehicles and impounded more than twenty-one thousand others in a major parking enforcement push last year. City Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa released the data, showing that on each operational weekday, teams immobilized about one hundred thirty-six cars and seized seventy-two others. The campaign also targeted businesses and street vendors, resulting in thousands of shop license fines, business closures, and vendor arrests.
Chiwawa stated the broad crackdown aimed to restore general order across the city. He claimed the effort has increased compliance from both businesses and transport operators, fostering a more organized environment. The program also provided a revenue...
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus showed off some serious dance skills when a popular local track started playing. The World Cup-winning strategist jumped right into the middle of a crowd, grinning and moving with confident township rhythm while still wearing his team jacket. Fans and players cheered loudly as he spun and shuffled, looking more like an excited supporter than a tactical mastermind in that moment.
This kind of joyful display is typical of his legendary off-field personality. Away from the stadium, Erasmus is known for hosting lively gatherings filled with music and laughter. Friends and players describe parties where he leads karaoke sessions and keeps everyone dancing, all while still casually discussing rugby strategy...
Police are reporting two separate domestic murders on consecutive days. In Chimanimani, a man was killed allegedly by his own brother and his wife. Authorities say Tonderai Masaiti, aged thirty-seven, had an affair with his brother Benjamin's wife, Chipo Chirigo. After the victim discovered the relationship, the pair reportedly joined together to attack him. Chirigo remains at large, with police asking the public for help finding her.
In a different incident the previous day, another man was arrested for allegedly beating his wife to death. The suspect, Jelous Musasa, is accused of striking his spouse with a log in Nyazura over a perceived slight. She died from severe head injuries. These cases highlight a continued pattern of fatal...
Jessica Nkosi has shared that her family just got bigger, announcing the arrival of her third child. She posted a video on social media wearing a white dress and holding her baby bump, calling the moment a testament to divine goodness. Her husband, TK Dlamini, replied warmly to the post, thanking her as a mother and expressing his heartfelt joy.
Nkosi's journey into motherhood began with her first child, Namisa, and fans have watched her balance a busy acting career with parenting ever since. She often discusses this balancing act with a sense of honest reflection, pointing to her faith and support system as key factors. Her openness about the challenges and milestones has resonated with many other young mothers.
This new chapter...
