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Concerns rise over child safety after youths escape from secure care facility
A 16-year-old girl escapes from the Huis Vredelus secure care facility, igniting concerns about the safety and oversight of vulnerable children in state care. Child rights advocate Venetia Orgill voices her frustrations over the lack of support from social workers during this critical time.
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Social Development launches full probe after SASSA grant security breach exposed
The Department of Social Development initiates comprehensive investigation into social grant systems following security vulnerabilities discovered in SRD payments.
Social Development minister declares crisis over Sassa card replacement chaos
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has voiced her concerns regarding the tumultuous transition from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) gold cards to the new black cards issued by Postbank.