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Grant card swap debacle
The government has backed off and delayed the switch over of Sassa cards
‘Attacks on social workers be classified as crimes against the state’
An alarming trend of social workers being targeted by criminal syndicates have been revealed.
City of Cape Town offers safe spaces after court eviction order
More than 150 homeless individuals in Cape Town’s CBD have accepted the City’s offer of new Safe Spaces shelters.
REVOLUTION POSTPONED: Please protect your privilege
The System of our capitalist democracy isn’t broken, it’s working exactly as intended, keeping us oppressed, writes IOL Editor Lance Witten.
Battling NGOs deserve better
For more than 100 years the aged, frail, physically and mentally challenged, children and victims of domestic violence have found help at the doors of the Aryan Benevolent Home.
Streetscapes takes a leap forward
Streetscapes’ innovative work in uplifting the housing insecure and providing them with purpose is on an upward trajectory as they aim to become more independent in 2024.
Local Government in 2023: How full is the glass?
The issues discussed below focus on some of the key issues requiring immediate attention and reform within municipalities, say the writers.
Social Development returned R4. 3 billion of SRD grant to National Treasury
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu said the R4. 3 billion was returned to the National Treasury because of the lower than expected uptake.
DA calls on Sassa to brief the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on grants saga
Earlier this month, Sassa grant beneficiaries were left penniless due to a technical glitch at Postbank.
Postbank claims all Sassa grants paid, but has it really?
While Postbank claimed all grant beneficiaries who were affected by the technical glitch had been paid, human rights group Black Sash said they were still trying to assist people to retrieve their money on Tuesday.
Sibaya Community Trust restores hope as it injects over R4 million into community centre in Bayview
What has been a dream project for over 20 years has now come to fruition for residents living in Bayview, Chatsworth in KwaZulu-Natal.
Sassa offices across the country owe millions in outstanding municipal bills
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa)’s Durban District office hasn’t paid its rent for over five years and owes the municipality over R6-million.
Report finds R350 SRD grant can be adopted permanently
Despite some of the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries still waiting for their money since April and other challenges that marred the disbursement, the country is shifting closer to the realisation of the Basic Income Grant
Postbank apologises to Sassa grant recipients after system glitch
SASSA grant beneficiaries were unable to receive their social grants on time after system glitches.
Touws River residents to receive medical intervention thanks to Gift of the Givers
Disaster relief organisation Gift of the Givers, often offering respite to overlooked and resource-deprived communities, is preparing an 80-strong team for its second medical intervention in Touws River on Saturday.
Octotel changing lives beyond fibre connectivity this Mandela Day
Octotel’s blood donation drive initiative for Mandela Day boosted the Western Cape Blood Services on the day with 38 new blood donors and 28 existing donors.
Daily IOL News Bulletin - July 25
IOL presenter Nokuthula Khwela brings you the latest news from across South Africa.
Sassa debunks rumours about its gold card
Sassa said news about its gold card being discontinued, expired or withdrawn from circulation, as claimed on social media, is fake news.
PICS & VIDEO: Residents fume as Sassa closes its Khayelitsha offices ‘without notice’
Hundreds were left stranded in the cold on Thursday after the Khayelitsha SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) offices closed for renovations without prior notice.
Home Affairs launches branch appointment booking system for IDs and passports
The system will allow clients to make an electronic booking for selected services at the Department of Home Affairs.
WATCH: Municipal building on fire in Musina due to water protest
Almost a week later unrest continues in Musina over their ongoing water crisis. Residents took to the streets last week against Vhembe District Municipalities failure to supply water.
You can now get your Covid-19 relief grant at any Shoprite and Checkers
The Covid-19 relief grant beneficiaries can now withdraw their payments at any Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and selected OK Foods supermarket tills from this month.
GrandWest spends millions on social enterprise development and corporate investment projects
When GrandWest in Cape Town turns 21, on December 19, 2021, it would have spent over R141. 3-million on social enterprise development and corporate investment projects since opening.
Almost 200 000 government officials receiving social grants
Almost 200 000 government employees are receiving social grants, Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has revealed in a written reply to a parliamentary question.
Children’s home shuts it doors due to lack of funds
The Salvation Army is amalgamating two of its children’s homes in Gauteng at the end of the year, due to financial constraints and decreased demand for its services.