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By Yonela Sicam, Senior Associate, Bowmans South Africa On 17 August 2023, in the matter of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd…
For a hassle-free experience, SASSA grant beneficiaries can switch their payments to a Shoprite Money Market Account and enjoy the many benefits offered by South Africa’s lowest-cost, fully-fledged, transactional bank account. Switching is free of charge, and there are no obligations to sign up for any additional services. The benefits of a Money Market Account …

By Yonela Sicam, Senior Associate, Bowmans South Africa On 17 August 2023, in the matter of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd…
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Dear Editor, Older Persons grants are paid today, 30 October, under SASSA’s revised November payment schedule — with disability grants on Monday 2 November, children’s grants on Tuesday 3 November, and grants under review on Thursday 5 November. Two things every beneficiary should know. First, grant money does not expire on payment day. It stays…
Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. November grants pay earlier than usual. Older Persons grants are paid on Friday 30 October, Disability grants on 2 November, and Child Support and other grants on 3 November. Grants still under review are paid on 5 November. The money…
Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. NSFAS applications for the 2027 academic year close on Friday 31 October 2026, and no extension is expected. If your household receives a SASSA grant, your child already passes the NSFAS financial eligibility test — but they still have to…

Romance Guppy
Myth: It’s all corporate or for luxury brands. Fact: Any company or organization can use PR! Misconceptions are common specifically about the clients most PR firms serve. While there is certainly a PR need among brands offering luxury services and products, there is just as much value in PR for many nonprofits, public affairs groups, or B2B companies. And while some agencies specialize in just one industry, it often benefits agency PR professionals to be well-rounded, flexible, and prepared to work with a wide variety of clients. Moreover, working with diverse clients can help individuals think critically and creatively about how to target all kinds of audiences and make an impact in different ways.
Rawskills
The rarest of all things in American life is charm. We spend billions every year manufacturing fake charm that goes under the heading of Public Relations. Without it, America would be grim indeed. – Anita Loos
Santas Little Helper
The three main elements of Public Relations are practically as old as society: informing people, persuading people, or integrating people with people. Of course, the means and methods of accomplishing these ends have changed as society has changed. – Edward Bernays