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The South African
a day ago
- Business
- The South African
Springboks: Highest-paid players and their staggering salaries REVEALED!
The Springboks boast some of the highest-paid players in World Rugby. Being back-toback Rugby World Champions certainly has it's perks if you're a Springboks player. Several top Bok stars salaries have skyrocketed in recent years. Meaning, many Springboks are amongst rugby's highest-paid. So, let's see how they compare with each other. Cheslin Kolbe Faf de Klerk Siya Kolisi Eben Etzebeth Handre Pollard DashTicketsNZ recently published the reported top 30 highest-paid rugby players on the planet. Meanwhile, four Boks made the list with Kolbe, De Klerk, Kolisi and Pollard all amongst the top 10 highest-paid players on the planet. According to this report, Kolbe is the highest paid Springboks player. He takes home a whopping £930 000 a season. This equotes to R22.4 million a year playing for Japanese outfit Suntory Sungoliath. Thus, making him the fourth highest-paid player in World Rugby. Surprisingly, Faf is the second highest-paid Bok and the fifth top-earner in World Rugby. He earns £900 a season playing for Yokohama Canon Eagles in Japan. This equotes to R21. 68 million a season. Thereafter, Springboks captain Kolisi is the highest-paid local South African player. He takes home a staggering £808k per season playing for the Sharks. This equotes to roughly R19.5 million a season. Whilst, Etzebeth was not noted on the publication we have it on good authority that he takes home over R18 million a season. Therefore, he is the fourth highest-paid Springboks club rugby player. Finally, Bok pivot, Pollard is the fifth highest-paid Bok. He takes home a reported £610k a season. This equotes to roughly R14.69 million a season. This amount will be matched by the Bulls next season. *Please note: These are the reported club earning of the Springboks players and do not include their national earnings. WHICH SPRINGBOKS PLAYER DO YOU THINK DESERVES TO BE THE HIGHEST-PAID? WHO SHOULD EARN MORE AND WHO SHOULD EARN LESS? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Farmers ‘on the edge' over crippling foot and mouth disease
The most affected provinces were KZN, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Eastern Cape. Livestock farmers warn they may soon go out of business if the government does not support those affected by the preventative measures for foot and mouth disease (FMD). But the agriculture department blamed farmers for not adhering to the preventive measures. Hennie de Wet, a farmer based in Nquthu near Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), said the FMD preventative measures, introduced during the FMD outbreak in 2021, include the prohibition of slaughtering and transporting livestock. Affected provinces The most affected provinces were KZN, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Eastern Cape. Yesterday, De Wet spoke of farmers' frustration. 'Every time a farmer wants to sell or slaughter cattle, they need to go through a long assessment process,' he said. 'There is a backlog for the assessment process. It is also expensive and can cost more than R21 000. It is paid for by the farmer without any state assistance.' ALSO READ: Eastern Cape farms in quarantine after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease Transport ban He said the government could lift the transport ban and related measures because the FMD strain in the country was not dangerous. 'One member of parliament asked how many people or livestock had been killed by the disease, and there was none,' said De Wet. He said farmers illegally transported animals during the night and sold them in other provinces. He said the situation had forced him to sell his herd of 700 cattle. 'After realising that the situation was getting out of control, I decided to sell my cattle,' he said. 'It was lucky that I found somebody to buy the cattle. With the restrictions in place, farmers are struggling to access the market. 'There are farmers I know who are failing to pay employees.' Dr Frikkie Maré, chief executive officer of the Red Meat Producers Organisation, said FMD was a state-controlled disease, and the industry can only make recommendations to the government. 'The government must realise that its responsibility does not end with disease control, but also extends to the businesses and individuals affected by the measures.' ALSO READ: Foot-and-mouth hits red meat Stock losses Asked how much had been lost since the transport restriction was implemented, Maré said it was a huge amount. TLU SA, which represents farmers, called on the government to implement a programme to help affected farmers keep operating. TLU SA general manager Bennie van Zyl said the prolonged restrictions on the movement of livestock threatened to bring farming operations to a halt. He said producers at the grassroots level are in a dire situation: 'They cannot take their animals to auctions, feedlots or abattoirs, which directly impacts their cash flow needed for essentials. 'Producers are left without any access to markets, while no alternative plans have been implemented. We are economically destroying farmers.' He said the government has failed to fulfil its legally mandated responsibilities. Livestock movement An example of this was the absence of roadblocks to monitor livestock movement in affected areas. 'This failure shifts the burden to agriculture, as farmers and organisations are now forced to monitor movement themselves through private camera systems,' said Van Zyl. 'These systems have been established and are being monitored without state contribution. 'The agricultural sector is expected to manage them and bear responsibility for a duty that legally rests with the authorities.' Zyl said the two organisations had taken their concerns to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, yet nothing had been done to minimise the impact of the restrictions. He added the organisations had appealed to the government to implement a disaster management programme to enable producers to continue farming operations, but to no avail. 'The state must act urgently to protect the sustainability of farming, especially where it concerns food production and job security,' he said. Veterinary services Dipepeneneng Serage, of the national department of agriculture, said animal production and veterinary services would assist farmers with skills and knowledge on best farming practices and that farmers who qualify for government funding are financially assisted. Serage blamed farmers for not adhering to the preventative measures. 'Viral diseases do not happen by accident, but are brought by vectors. FMD is a viral disease and can only be transmitted by humans,' he said. 'If farmers and workers adhered to biosecurity measures, there would be less FMD outbreaks'. ALSO READ: Why beef producers are still optimistic about 2025, despite foot-and-mouth disease warning
The South African
24-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
SASSA grant payment dates for June 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the grant payment dates for the month of June 2025. SASSA pays grant to various beneficiaries including the Childcare grant, Old age grant and Disability grant. Here are the SASSA payment dates for June 2025: Old age grant- Tuesday, 3 June 2025 Disabilty grant- Wednesday, 4 June 2025 Childcare grant- Thursday, 5 June 2025 SASSA warns the public of a fake job advertisement circulating on social media platforms. The advertisement says that SASSA is need of a grant administrator and the salary is R21 234. The social agency stated that individuals should visit their website for job vacancies and should avoid misinformation. The Department of Social Development (DSD) has outlined why the SASSA pension cannot be increased to R5000. This comes after the United South Africa (USA) leader Riyad Isaacs submitted a petition to the Minister of Social Development urging the government to raise the SASSA pension. In an open letter submitted to both Social Development Minister and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Isaacs highlighted issues financial strains that pensioners face. However, the DSD said that the increase would not be feasible since the government has a set amount allocated to pay beneficiaries. 'Currently, approximately 19 million South Africans receive social grants. The government has allocated R284.7 billion for social grants for the 2025/26 financial year. Of these beneficiaries, 4.1 million are older persons who receive R2,315 per month (ages 60–74) or R2,330 per month (ages 75 and older),' explained the DSD. The Department further stated that if the grant is increased to R5000, it would mean that the government would have to allocate R246 billion for the 4.1 million pensioners, excluding other grant beneficiaries. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- The Citizen
East Community Forum clears cable theft hotspot
The Pretoria East Community Caring Forum (CCF) has once again stepped in to tackle a known cable theft hotspot in Moreleta Park, clearing overgrown grass and dense vegetation to improve visibility and help prevent future incidents. For years, residents of Moreleta Park have faced repeated power outages due to ongoing cable theft. Criminals frequently targeted the cables running from the Mooikloof substation, using the thick bush along the route as cover. By clearing the overgrowth beneath the overhead lines, the CCF aims to make it harder for criminals to operate unnoticed and to safeguard this essential infrastructure. The area is close to Mooikloof Ridge Estate bordering on Garsfontein Road, but due to security reasons exact location cannot be disclosed. According to the founder of the CCF Deirdré van Helsdingen, clearing the overgrown vegetation will help prevent cable theft. She said that when these lines are stolen, it causes power outages that affect estates and complexes east of Wekker Road, including Village Centre, Hillside Estate, and parts of Timbavati. Van Helsdingen said the CCF decided to do something about the cable theft, which is to improve visibility and to get nearby estates as well as security companies involved. 'These clean-up operations are made possible by the funds donated by the Woodville Security Forum and external organisations. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mooikloof Ridge Estate for their generous contribution in helping make this project a success.' She said each clean-up operation requires renting four TLBs, costing a total of R21 000. 'These efforts are costly, but they are critical to maintaining and restoring power in our community. Thanks to these preventative measures, many of you have likely experienced fewer electricity interruptions over the past two years.' Van Helsdingen said what began as a community upliftment initiative by the CCF has evolved into a targeted crime prevention effort after years of persistent cable theft in Moreleta Park and surrounding areas. 'Initially, the CCF took the lead in addressing the issue,' she explained. 'However, after careful consideration, we decided to separate our upliftment projects from crime-related initiatives, which led to the formation of the Woodville Security Forum in 2023.' She said the CCF recognised the scale of the problem, the new forum reached out to residents for donations. 'With the funds raised, we hired a private security firm to patrol key hotspots along the cable routes fed by the Mooikloof substation. One major challenge remains the overgrown terrain, which requires clearing every four to six months to maintain visibility and accessibility.' Van Helsdingen thanked Mooikloof Ridge Estate, which installed cameras along their boundary wall, a known hotspot, that is now under constant surveillance. 'Their 24/7 monitored system has been a great help,' she said. 'In fact, with their support, three more cameras were recently installed further along the line, and they have already made a noticeable difference.' She added that the situation remains tense. 'Just last week, a hole was discovered at one of the known hotspots, which is clear evidence of an attempted cable theft.' She said, fortunately, Stallion Security responded quickly and chased the perpetrators away, which prompted the clean-up on Monday (May 5). Van Helsdingen said the CCF also works closely with CPF Sector 4 and the Tshwane Cable Theft Unit. 'Despite their involvement, limited resources make it impossible to guard every vulnerable site in the city.' She said that at various Tshwane meetings, they have requested assistance in the form of technology-based solutions. 'But due to budget constraints, these proposals haven't been implemented. Meanwhile, the city continues to spend large amounts replacing stolen cables instead of investing in prevention.' 'These clean-ups have enabled quicker security responses and reduced the frequency of cable theft incidents,' Van Helsdingen added. 'But in the long run, we need early-warning systems and tech-enabled patrols. It's becoming clear that resident-driven organisations may be the only reliable way forward to safeguard our communities.' She urged the community to be involved by supporting this initiative through donations. 'Every contribution makes a difference in keeping the lights on,' she said. To support the cause people can send an email to braam@ and deirdré@ Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News24
04-05-2025
- Health
- News24
Healthy eating on a budget: Cost-effective protein options starting at just R5
Shoprite's R5 liver burger provides an economical, protein-rich meal option with 13.6g of protein per 100g. Affordable protein options like chicken hearts, lentils, beans, liver, and tinned fish offer significant nutritional benefits. Nutritionist Arianna Cottino advises bulk buying frozen items and using diverse protein sources to balance cost and nutrition. Protein is an essential part of any diet due to its myriad health and wellness benefits. The average adult should be consuming approximately 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Unfortunately, this may not always be an affordable goal to reach as outlined in our March article, which lists pocket-friendly ways to ensure you get enough of this muscle-building nutrient. A popular, affordable local retailer recently announced a R5 burger deal to allow more South Africans a chance to afford some protein in their diet. The burger deal is part of an ongoing initiative by Shoprite, first launched in 2016 to provide affordable options for people struggling under the pressure of the crippling cost of living. Their R5 liver burger, however, is not only easy on the pocket but also packed with nutritional value. What stands out the most about these burgers is the protein content. Despite its incredibly low price, the burger contains 13.6g of protein per 100g - and is relatively low in fat compared to products selling at significantly high prices. Protein is comprised of amino acids, which are often referred to as the body's building blocks by health experts. This is mainly because consuming protein helps with muscle building and repair, promotes good bone health, and regulates metabolism by promoting satiety. On the importance of protein, nutritionist Arianna Cottino shares: Protein is a fundamental component of a healthy diet, supporting muscle maintenance, immune function, and overall well-being. Fortunately, getting enough protein does not have to be expensive or complicated. This is where specials like the R5 liver burger come in. While living off this one meal may not be ideal, there are various other affordable foods which pack protein without breaking the bank: Chicken hearts Chicken hearts, which cost around R21, are rich in key nutrients and may be linked to several health benefits. A 100-gram serving of cooked chicken hearts contains roughly 26 grams of protein and only 8 grams of fat. It also contains other nutrients such as vitamin b13 and zinc. Lentils Lentils are affordable and simple to prepare. A 500g bag costs around R27, while one cup of cooked lentils offers at least 18g of protein. They are also high in fibre and have significant amounts of folate, iron, and copper. They are also a good source of potassium, magnesium, and other nutrients. This superfood is the perfect option for those who want to pack protein but aren't big on meat. Beans Beans are currently the most affordable source of protein in South Africa. 100g of soybeans offers 21g of protein, and a 1kg bag costs roughly R38. Soybeans are a good source of several essential nutrients, including protein, fibre, and various vitamins and minerals. Liver Like beef liver, chicken liver is a great source of protein, with roughly 25-26 grams of protein per 100 grams of cooked liver. It is also relatively cheap, costing around R27 per 500g. Tinned fish Quick and easy to prepare, one can of fish can pack up to 25g of protein and costs R29. It is also rich in mega-3 fatty acids essential for heart and brain health. Sharing a bonus budget-friendly tip, Cottino shares, "Buying in bulk, choosing frozen options over fresh when possible, and incorporating a variety of protein sources can help maximise both nutrition and cost-effectiveness."
