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SASSA Sets August 2025 Grant Dates – What Beneficiaries Need to Know
SASSA Sets August 2025 Grant Dates – What Beneficiaries Need to Know
Sep, 25 2025 News Pravina Chetty
SASSA released the August 2025 grant calendar, starting with Older Persons payments on August 5 and ending with Children’s grants on August 7. The agency kept amounts unchanged, outlines how beneficiaries can collect funds after the official date, and stresses banking updates to avoid delays.
Real Madrid Defense Becomes Xabi Alonso’s Biggest Headache
Real Madrid Defense Becomes Xabi Alonso’s Biggest Headache
Sep, 24 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Xabi Alonso’s first season at Real Madrid is being defined by a mounting defensive crisis. Injuries to Ferland Mendy, disciplinary bans for Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal, and a crowded fixture list have left the Spaniard scrambling for solutions. The article examines how the problems echo last year’s failures, the impact on the club’s €178 million summer spend, and what Alonso can still do to steady the backline.
Real Madrid's Perfect Start Under Xabi Alonso Sets Up Crucial Villarreal Clash
Real Madrid's Perfect Start Under Xabi Alonso Sets Up Crucial Villarreal Clash
Sep, 24 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid have won their first five LaLiga games and sit two points clear at the top. The unbeaten run fuels confidence ahead of a showdown with Villarreal on October 4-5. Stats show a high‑scoring attack and a tightened defence. Analysts weigh the odds of a continued streak versus Villarreal's recent surge.
Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga Clash Preview, Odds and Predictions
Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca: La Liga Clash Preview, Odds and Predictions
Sep, 21 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Atletico Madrid travels to Estadi Son Moix to face a struggling Mallorca on September 21. The Spanish giants enter as clear favorites with -139 odds, backed by a 7‑win run in the last ten head‑to‑heads. Mallorca are winless in four league games, while Atletico look to bounce back from a recent Champions League loss. Betting experts tip an Atletico win, under 2.5 goals and a Griezmann prop.
Estonia airspace incursion: Russian MiG-31s trigger NATO scramble by Italian F‑35s
Estonia airspace incursion: Russian MiG-31s trigger NATO scramble by Italian F‑35s
Sep, 20 2025 World Pravina Chetty
Three Russian MiG-31s entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for about 12 minutes, flying with transponders off and steering toward Tallinn before NATO jets intercepted them. Italian F-35s scrambled from Ämari, with Sweden and Finland also launching fighters under Operation Eastern Sentry. NATO condemned the move as reckless; Lithuania urged a tougher stance.
UEFA Youth League: Chelsea U19s stun Bayern Munich with 3-2 comeback win
UEFA Youth League: Chelsea U19s stun Bayern Munich with 3-2 comeback win
Sep, 18 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Chelsea U19s beat Bayern Munich U19s 3-2 at the FC Bayern Campus after coming from behind in a lively UEFA Youth League match. Genesis Antwe opened the scoring, Felipe Chavez netted twice for Bayern, then Shin Mayuka and center-half Murray Campbell turned it around. The result highlights Chelsea’s resilience and the development strides of their academy players.
Charlie Kirk reportedly shot and killed at Utah Valley University event; suspect at large
Charlie Kirk reportedly shot and killed at Utah Valley University event; suspect at large
Sep, 11 2025 Politics Pravina Chetty
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot and killed during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The midday attack triggered a campus-wide evacuation and a manhunt. Two people detained were later released. Leaders in both parties condemned the violence. Kirk rose to prominence as TPUSA’s co-founder and a key figure in mobilizing young conservative voters.
Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea future: salary stand-off stalls London move as Besiktas circle
Raheem Sterling’s Chelsea future: salary stand-off stalls London move as Besiktas circle
Aug, 28 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Raheem Sterling’s return to Chelsea after a flat loan at Arsenal has left him searching for a new club before the transfer deadline. Fulham, Crystal Palace, and West Ham are monitoring him, while Besiktas have shown firm interest. His £300,000-a-week wages are the sticking point, with any deal likely needing Chelsea to subsidize a chunk of his salary.
Copa Sudamericana thriller: América de Cali edge Junior in epic penalty shootout
Copa Sudamericana thriller: América de Cali edge Junior in epic penalty shootout
Aug, 21 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
América de Cali beat Junior on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Barranquilla to reach the Copa Sudamericana group stage. Junior rallied from 0-2 down with a brace from Guillermo Paiva, including a header from a Luis Gonzalez corner. In the shootout, América converted four to Junior’s three, with Rafael Carrascal netting the winner. Paiva and Rodríguez missed for Junior; Quintero, Holgado, Soto, and Carrascal scored for América.
Real Madrid Signs Abdellah Ouazane: Teenage Sensation Adds Spark Amid Barcelona Rivalry
Real Madrid Signs Abdellah Ouazane: Teenage Sensation Adds Spark Amid Barcelona Rivalry
Aug, 7 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Real Madrid has snapped up 16-year-old Moroccan midfielder Abdellah Ouazane, beating Barcelona and Ajax in the race for his signature. The U-17 Africa Cup of Nations MVP joins La Fábrica, reflecting Madrid’s push under Xabi Alonso to prioritize young talent. Ajax gets a training fee after failing to keep the starlet. Álvaro Carreras also returns to Madrid from Benfica.
NACADA Closes Ahadi Rehab Centre in Kiambu After Shocking Violations Uncovered
NACADA Closes Ahadi Rehab Centre in Kiambu After Shocking Violations Uncovered
Jul, 31 2025 Health Pravina Chetty
NACADA has shut down Ahadi Rehabilitation Center in Kiambu for putting patients at serious risk with unsafe, unsanitary conditions and no qualified staff. The move comes after a raid exposing neglect, exploitation, and calls for nationwide crackdown on rogue rehab operations.
Internacional Claim 2-1 Serie A Win Over Injury-Hit Santos
Internacional Claim 2-1 Serie A Win Over Injury-Hit Santos
Jul, 24 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Internacional pulled off a 2-1 win away against Santos in Serie A, capitalizing on early and late strikes. Injuries to key Santos players like Bruno Gomes and Fernando left the home side struggling, as Internacional's focused attack and solid defending saw them edge the match.