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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Antonio Brown Brazenly Responds To Attempted Murder Charge With 'I'm Out Of The Country' Announcement
Antonio Brown Brazenly Responds To Attempted Murder Charge With 'I'm Out Of The Country' Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former NFL great and always-controversial figure Antonio Brown is currently wanted in Miami-Dade County on an "attempted murder with a firearm" charge after a shooting that Brown was allegedly involved in during a recent celebrity boxing event. Advertisement Brown, according to his warrant, is instructed to post a $10,000 bond and remain at his house until trial. We assume he hasn't posted the bond. And based on his own claim, we assume he's not at his house. Why not? Because rather than turn himself into police, the ex-Pittsburgh Steelers standout is brazenly announcing that he's no longer in the United States. Posted Brown on social media on Saturday night: 'I'm out the country ain't no more Child Support tell your mama get a job.' Brown may be joking; it's never easy to tell. A previous series of statements demonstrate that as Brown had to the arrest warrant with a bunch of posts on X, including a video of him in boxing gloves, riding a bike, and another picture accusing somebody else who "did it". Advertisement Brown was detained by police after gunshots were supposedly fired at the boxing event. But now, according to the warrant, witnesses have told police officers that Brown was the shooter, and that two shell casings were found at the scene. One man involved in the conflict alleged that Brown "began to run toward him with a firearm" and shot at him twice. For Brown, 36, this is the latest in a disturbing string of incidents tying to legal and behavioral issues since the controversial end to his NFL career where he marched off the field as a member of the Tampa Bay Bucs and was released. Related: 'Abysmal Aaron' Rodgers Strikes Again In Finger-Pointing Move from Jets To Steelers Related: Cowboys Ex Greg Hardy Blames 'Chaos Machines' After Latest Arrest This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
The South African
5 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Here's WHAT happens if you breach the SASSA income threshold
Here's a first-hand account of what grant recipients who break the SASSA income threshold must go through. At the start of May, the agency warned that any suspect/unverified accounts would not have their grants paid. And beneficiaries would be notified by text to validate their profiles in-person at a SASSA office. Initially, SASSA made this sound largely like an identity verification process. However, we're now aware that thousands of grants were overturned due to breaches of the SASSA income threshold. All grant recipient should be aware of the income and asset limits that apply to their specific monthly stipend, as these differ for Old Age and Childcare grants. It appears the three-month notice period is being ignored when it comes to SASSA income threshold breaches. Image: File Nevertheless, it appears the South African Social Security Agency is finally taking a hardline approach to enforcement. According to The Citizen , anyone who exceeds the SASSA income threshold is being forced to repay their ill-gotten money. At last count, nearly 45% of the population is receiving some form of social welfare payment each month. 4 million of these are SASSA Old-Age grants, 13 million are SASSA Child Support beneficiaries and there are nearly 10 million SRD recipients each month. Qualifying parents are allowed to receive Child Support for a newborn right up to their 18th birthday. Image: File That's a lot of people who need their SASSA income threshold and identities verified. Previously, the agency was mandated to serve a written notice of upcoming SASSA grant reviews. Moreover, you were given three months to rectify your finances to comply with any asset and income requirements. Now, however, it appears a new precedent has been set from last month onwards, in which the grant is overturned first and clients must rectify afterwards. According to reports, a child support beneficiary who breached the SASSA income threshold last month is in the process of repaying R3 360. Considering the grant pays out only R560 per month, that's more than five months' worth of assistance owing. Debit orders from your bank account or in-person visits are accepted by SASSA as forms of repayment. Image: File Reports suggest one mother suddenly stopped receiving Child Support payments in May and June. She was alerted via text to visit an agency office in-person and was told to bring a recent bank statement, payslip and copy of her and her child's ID. It came to light that she got a job in January, and her employment income had exceeded the SASSA income threshold. In turn, the agency offered her two options to repay the ill-gotten government assistance. Either pay R3 360 in full before the end of June or make the payment over six months at R560 per month – plus interest. The latter would essentially negate the job she's just secured, costing her more over six months. Tough budget constraints mean the agency is trying to reduce costs wherever it can. Image: File SASSA provides several options for beneficiaries to repay grants: In-person at any SASSA branch office. Bank transfers to SASSA regional accounts. Debit orders arranged through the beneficiaries' bank. Note that when beneficiaries cannot afford to repay funds within a certain timeframe, extensions can be approved by SASSA officials. Although interest charges on outstanding amounts will still accrue. 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
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sassa grants out next week: Here are the payment dates for July
Sassa has released its payment schedule for July 2025, with payments set to begin on 2 July. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will disburse July social grants to beneficiaries next week. The agency will commence grant distributions on Wednesday, 2 July, starting with the Older Persons Grant. Sassa grant payment dates: Older Persons Grant – Wednesday, 2 July 2025 Disability Grant – Thursday, 3 July 2025 Children's Grants – Friday, 4 July 2025 The agency administers more than 19 million grant payments, including the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid. Sassa grant amounts: Old Age (60-74 years) and Disability grants – R2 315; Old Age (75+ years) Grant increased – R2 335; War Veterans Grant increased – R2 315; Care Dependency Grant increased – R2 315; Child Support Grant increased – R560; Foster Care Grant increased – R1 250; SRD Grant – R370 ALSO READ: Bank surveillance and poverty risk: UBIC warns of devastating impact on Sassa beneficiaries Postbank warns of scammers Last month, Postbank warned Sassa beneficiaries against fraudsters impersonating its officials, targeting those who use Postbank black cards and Sassa gold cards. According to the bank, the scam reportedly involves criminals pretending to be Postbank employees, sometimes wearing branded clothing or arriving in marked vehicles, to deceive beneficiaries. Victims are reportedly told their cards need to be 'fixed' or risk losing future grant payments if they do not comply. 'Beneficiaries are then duped into handing over their Postbank grant cards and PIN information,' Postbank said. Postbank reminded beneficiaries that it does not conduct unsolicited home visits. 'Postbank will never visit your home unless you have requested that through the necessary home visits channels,' it said. It also stressed that 'Postbank will never ask you for your card PIN as that is against banking rules.' Beneficiaries are urged never to share their PINs, even with someone claiming to be a Postbank official. NOW READ: Ten of 11 accused in Sassa R260 million fraud case granted bail
Epoch Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Child Support System Being Weaponised for Financial Abuse, Ombudsman Found
Parents are weaponising Australia's child support system to commit financial abuse, with Services Australia's passive oversight further compounding the harm, the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found. According to the June 3 report, some parents are evading their obligations by deliberately withholding tax returns, misrepresenting earnings, and using threats or coercion to prevent the other parent from seeking help. The Child Support program, which handles about half of all arrangements, failed to proactively detect or stop such manipulation, the Ombudsman said. 'Services Australia is not doing enough to actively deal with the weaponisation of the Child Support program. While its approach is well-intentioned and welfare-focused, it is not helping to get the money owed to parents when their kids need it the most,' quotes the report.
Extra.ie
03-06-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Families reminded of cash boost as applications open
Families are being reminded of the opening date to apply for a €285 social welfare payment which could be paid more than once. Applications for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme opens on tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4, and will be accepted up until September 30, 2025. The annual payment is a means of helping parents with expenses linked to sending children back to school in September. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme opens on June 1, 2025, with applications accepted up until September 30, 2025. Pic: Getty Images The social welfare payment is a one-time means-tested payment designed to help families with clothing and footwear expenses for school-attending students. For many families, the money is paid automatically. Families will be notified via their MyWelfare account or via the post by the end of June — if you do not get a notice, you may need to apply. Eligible recipients of the allowance are those already in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment or involved in an approved employment/education or support scheme. For children aged between 4 and 11 years old, it is €160 which increases to €285 for children between 12 and 22. Pic: Getty Images The recipient and child(ren) you are applying for must be resident in Ireland. It is also necessary to be in receipt of the Child Support payment for each child, with the exception of specific circumstances. The money paid differs depending on the age of the children you are being paid for. Foster children are not eligible due to the foster parents receiving Foster Care Allowance, which includes assistance with the cost of clothing and footwear for the child. Pic: Getty Images For children aged between 4 and 11 years old the payment is €160 which increases to €285 for children between 12 and 22. Those aged between 18 and 22 must be in second-level education to qualify. Foster children are not eligible for the payment due to the foster parents receiving Foster Care Allowance, which includes assistance with the cost of clothing and footwear for the child. If you do not receive notice that you are receiving the payment by the end of June, you will need to apply. Applications can be done online at MyWelfare, with applications opening in June. Alternatively, an application form can be printed and sent to the address provided on the form.
