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SASSA drops cash, scammers drop fake posts
South Africa's welfare agency confirmed the payout order for everyone needing government assistance. Elders receive funds first. Disability recipients get cash next. Child grants drop last. Transfers happen via banks or pay points. Maximum payouts hit R2340 for war veterans or citizens over 75. Regular old age pensions and disability checks sit at R2320. Care dependency matches that figure. Foster care pays R1250. Child support gives R560. The SRD grant remains R370. Officials warned users about fake Facebook scams involving backdated SRD claims. Scammers promise payouts for lost SIM cards. Phony job listings for administrators also exist online. Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, kept that relief fund running long-term.
Zim rail gets glow-up, trucks get the boot
Zimbabwe Rail is finally getting a glow-up thanks to corporate mining money. Zimbabwe's national railway repaired over 80 wagons using Zimasco funds. This private partnership aims to shift heavy bulk cargo off local streets. Government regulators restrict heavy truck weights to save highway infrastructure. Engineer Farai Chawana manages traction at the agency. He claims wheel profiling makes the rolling stock safer. The refurbishment program extends how long the equipment lasts. It helps them meet regional operational demands efficiently. Andrew Kunambura handles public relations for the state entity. He believes cost-effective recapitalization boosts capacity significantly. Completion of locomotive updates is targeted for April next...
Sara Arjun thanks fans for proving long films still slap
Sara Arjun thinks long movies still rule after her debut success with Ranveer Singh. She posted online, thanking viewers for supporting Dhurandhar. Aditya Dhar directed this project. The actress claims box office numbers prove people actually possess attention spans for lengthy storytelling. She feels happy that fans rejected the myth about cinema dying. Arjun noted that creators cannot force engagement because art remains subjective. The newcomer expressed gratitude that her performance sparked real feelings among watchers. She gave all credit to the production crew for making that connection happen. The star feels humbled by such massive support. She finished her message wishing everyone growth and prosperity in 2026. Arjun thanked...
Ellie Goulding dates women between toxic plot twists for songs
Ellie Goulding casually admitted she rebounds with women when men get too toxic. The singer confessed that this strategy helps her reset between intense male romances. She spilled the tea while talking to Brooks Nader on a reality show called Love Thy Nader. Goulding is currently expecting a baby with boyfriend Beau Minniear. This comes after she split from ex-husband Caspar Jopling. Nader joked about switching teams after a breakup. Goulding confirmed that moving toward ladies' work every time. She described her male relationships as fleeting yet passionate. The artist claimed those messy flings provide great material for writing hits. She apparently chases drama just to fuel the story. Goulding views guys as mere accessories...
'Draupathi 2' shot in 31 days, swings from 14th century to 2025
Director Mohan G claims his new historical flick took barely a month to film. He told the media that Draupathi 2 wrapped production after just thirty-one days. The movie features Richard Rishi alongside Rakshana Indusudan. Kshatriyan noted they missed the initial thirty-day target by twenty-four hours. This sequel follows the first Draupathi release. The runtime spans two hours and thirty-nine minutes. Only about nine minutes occur during 2025, while the rest happens back in the fourteenth century. Mohan G credited a book titled Moondram Vallalla Maharaja by Annal Kandar for the script. He spent a year researching Thiruvannamalai's history. Chirag Jani plays the bad guy named Mohammad Bin Tughlaq. Sources claim three antagonists exist...
Mzbel claps back at Doreen Avio over recycled Tudu bonnet lie
A singer dragged a radio host online over secretly recorded private phone calls. Mzbel accused Doreen Avio of shedding fake tears on television to revive old lies. This musician claims the presenter misrepresented a traffic dispute from years ago. The drama revolves around the infamous Tudu car bonnet situation. Mzbel insists she refused an interview request before Avio taped their casual chat, lacking permission. The audio supposedly got edited, then broadcast without consent. That leak reportedly caused police to lock Mzbel up for nearly one week. She argues the clip was manipulated to cause trouble. Critics keep linking sexual misconduct stories to her name falsely. The artist clarified that she only alleged assault or bribery...
King Paluta stuns Kaakyire Kwame by turning down feature cash
A rare moment of wholesome respect shocked an industry veteran recently. Kaakyire Kwame Appiah claims King Paluta turned down payment for a collaboration. The highlife icon picked the rapper over Amerado for a fresh track. Appiah attempted to pay the standard fee. Paluta declined the cash immediately. The young artist insisted that working with a legend served as enough reward. The singer tried slipping him an envelope during the video shoot. Paluta rejected the funds a second time. He maintained that the feature remained a privilege. Appiah praised this behavior on television later. He commended the rapper for showing humility toward pioneers.
Edem vouches for Shatta Wale’s TGMA nod after monster year
Some pundit demands immediate respect for a controversial dancehall kingpin. Edem Mensah-Tsotorme insists Shatta Wale needs nominations at the next Telecel Ghana Music Awards. He claims missing out would serve as a total disappointment. This commentator argued that the artist dominated over the past year in terms of visibility. Mensah-Tsotorme highlighted ShattaFest 2025 as a massive win. He feels the self-branded show proves the singer has huge clout. Success there supposedly shows real power within the scene. The critic observed the musician popping up everywhere. Shatta Wale played Rapperholic in Accra alongside the Beyond Kontrol Concert. He also graced the Samini Experience to hype up crowds. Awards exist to reward hard work...
KiDi teases 2026 drop after Golden Boy flex
Local pop star begs peers for help while teasing distant music drops. Dennis Nana Dwamena confirmed he will drop a fresh project in 2026. This singer usually goes by the stage name KiDi. He spoke regarding the release at some event within Accra. The artist previously dropped Golden Boy back in 2021 through Lynx Entertainment. KiDi promised fans that quality remains high on this upcoming tape. He bragged that his records typically snag Album of the Year awards immediately. The musician wants everyone to keep their fingers crossed for greatness. Dwamena urged Ghanaian acts to team up more often. He claims the nation suffers from low population numbers globally. Teamwork apparently serves as the best strategy for international fame. The...
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