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Left in the Cold: Angry Pensioners Rise Against SASSA Shutdown in Johannesburg By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi Johannesburg, South Africa — Outrage spilled onto the streets outside the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices in Johannesburg today, as dozens of pensioners, the disabled, and vulnerable families gathered to protest poor service delivery. Turned Away at the Door By midmorning, frustrated pensioners began picketing after being turned away without receiving any assistance . Many had arrived in the early hours — some traveling long distances, others leaning on walking sticks or wheelchairs, and some carrying infants — hoping for vital support from the government. But instead, they were told the office had already reached its daily quota of 100 people and would be offering no further help that day. "We are human beings, not numbers," cried 69-year-old Nokuthula Dlamini , leaning on her walker. "Every time we come here, it’s the same story — ‘Come b...

Prosperity Phahlane: A Rising Star on a Mission for Peace In the heart of Johannesburg’s Doornfontein, a young woman with a radiant smile and an unwavering spirit is preparing to take on the world. Prosperity Phahlane, a brilliant first-year student and a proud finalist for the prestigious Miss Intercontinental pageant, is more than just a beauty queen—she is a force of nature, a beacon of hope, and a determined advocate for peace. With intelligence that shines as brightly as her confidence, Prosperity is on a journey that goes beyond crowns and sashes. She stands for something far greater—a world free of violence and war, a world where innocence is protected, and a world where the streets of Johannesburg, the "City of Gold," are as safe as the dreams of those who walk them. Behind every great woman is a pillar of strength, and for Prosperity, that pillar is none other than her mother, Precious Hlabane. A mother’s love can build empires, and Precious has built her daughter in...