Introducing #NDABANEWS - "News On The Go"
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SOUTH AFRICAN TELEVISION PRODUCER PUMLA HOPA DIES AT 59 By Thulani Ndaba | News On The Go JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – Renowned South African television producer Pumla Hopa has died at the age of 59. She passed away on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
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also paid tribute to Hopa, describing her death as a painful loss for the television industry. South African television has lost an experienced creative professional whose work helped shape local storytelling for almost three decades.
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BREAKING: SIR PATRICK STEWART, BELOVED STAR TREK AND X-MEN STAR, DIES AT 86 By Thulani Ndaba| News On The Go LOS ANGELES, USA – British acting legend Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his iconic roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and
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His remarkable performances made him a familiar and cherished figure to generations of audiences around the world. He is survived by his wife, Sunny Ozell, and his two children.
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May his legacy continue to live on through the memorable characters and performances he brought to life. #NDABANEWS #NewsOnTheGo #PatrickStewart #RIPPatrickStewart #StarTrek #XMen
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JOHANNESBURG MASTER’S OFFICE ESTATE CONTROLLER SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS FOR CORRUPTION By Thulani Ndaba | News On The Go JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – Peter Mokapi More (35), an Estate Controller at the Johannesburg Master’s Office, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment
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The Hawks’ Johannesburg Serious Corruption Investigation unit investigated the matter, leading to More’s arrest on 26 February 2025. Hawks Acting Gauteng Provincial Head Brigadier Paulina Sekgobela commended the investigating officer for securing the conviction.
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SASSA REVEALS R1.28 BILLION PAID TO QUALIFYING FOREIGN NATIONALS IN 2025/26 By Thulani Ndaba | News On The Go SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has revealed that approximately R1.28 billion was paid in social grants and
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The agency also stated that undocumented immigrants and individuals unlawfully residing in South Africa do not qualify for these benefits. Eligibility checks include verification against Department of Home Affairs records.
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The disclosure comes amid ongoing public debate about foreign nationals' access to social assistance and the effectiveness of measures to prevent irregular payments. #NDABANEWS #NewsOnTheGo #SASSA #SocialGrants #SouthAfrica #SRD
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