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While Social Work Month has ended, the challenges faced by social workers and children in foster care continue. Cape youths reflect on their journeys and express gratitude towards their social workers.
Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) can now breathe easier as the deadline to replace their gold cards has been extended to May.
With 28 million South Africans dependent on social grants and unemployment at 31. 9%, experts and civic organisations warn that the R284. 7 billion welfare system is unsustainable without urgent economic reforms and job creation initiatives. Here's why the transition from social dependency to economic growth is crucial for South Africa's future.
If the National Treasury could have its way, the R350 SRD should be extended at a cost of R35. 2 billion.
National Treasury proposes extending the R350 social relief of distress grant until March 2026, funded by a VAT increase, as part of ongoing efforts to combat poverty and unemployment.
MPs lamented that extending the deadline of the Sassa card transition without an improved rollout plan would prolong beneficiaries' frustration and panic.
Explore the struggles of South Africans relying on social grants, as a family of twelve shares their challenges in making ends meet amidst rising living costs.
Concerns grow as one-month extension for Postbank black card migration proves inadequate
Growing frustration over gold-to-black card migration prompts delay to March 20
Deadline extended to March 20
Calls for extension as February 28 deadline looms
Black Sash raises urgent concerns over accessibility challenges faced by Sassa beneficiaries as the deadline to replace gold cards looms on February 28.
This week, the provincial DSD highlighted challenges following Sassa’s urgent announcement to replace their gold cards with the new black card.
Join the community of Newlands East as they celebrate the remarkable life of Alice Joan Fernandez, who turned 106 years old. Discover her inspiring journey, the love she has shared, and the wisdom she imparts to generations.
Join the community of Newlands East as they celebrate the remarkable life of Alice Joan Fernandez, who turned 106 years old. Discover her inspiring journey, the love she has shared, and the wisdom she imparts to generations.
Following a recent incident of baby abandonment in Verulam, the KZN Department of Social Development reveals that financial hardship and teenage pregnancies contribute to this ongoing issue.
Western Cape MEC for Social Development, Jaco Londt, demands an urgent reassessment of the Sassa to Postbank card switch amid rising concerns from beneficiaries.
Sassa gold cards will stop working on February 28, irrespective of the expiry date printed on the card.
Its clients came from all walks of life, including small business owners, young families, farmers, and elderly people who had relied on Ithala to help secure their future.
Social workers have stepped in to assist a toddler from Wellington after a photograph emerged showing him with 28 prison gang tattoos, prompting concerns for his wellbeing.
In earlier social media posts made by the mother, she is seen making hand signage known to be used by the Terrible Josters street gang, which is a known affiliate of the 28s prison gang.
WATCH: She threatened to throw what looked like an office stamp at the social grant recipient
The initiative was born out of a profound desire to address the socio-economic challenges affecting millions
He is committed to addressing social issues in the community and the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals.
A Sassa official has been placed on leave following a viral video showing confrontational behaviour towards grant recipients, as KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC Mbali Shinga assures there will be a thorough investigation.