Tag: September 2025

SASSA Confirms September 2025 Grant Dates, Seniors Get On‑Time Pensions

The South African Social Security Agency locked in the September 2025 payment calendar, delivering old‑age pensions on Sept 2, disability grants on Sept 3 and child‑support/other grants on Sept 4. Beneficiaries were urged to withdraw cash gradually and use their cards for purchases, a move aimed at easing ATM queues and curbing theft. The smooth rollout boosted confidence in the nation’s safety‑net amid economic pressures.

Partial Solar Eclipse Lights Up Southern Skies on Sept 21, 2025

A deep partial solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere on September 21, 2025, just a day before the September equinox. The Moon will cover up to 86% of the Sun, offering dramatic views from New Zealand, Antarctica’s research stations and parts of the South Pacific. The greatest eclipse occurs at 19:43 UTC with magnitude 0.855. Safety gear is essential, and local communities are gearing up for festivals while agencies plan live‑stream broadcasts for worldwide audiences.