Mixed reviews for Cape Town SASSA offices on grant payment day

Beneficiaries using the SASSA Gold Card have until 31 May to swap to the Black Card

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News | 2 April 2025

R750-million budget change hits housing developments in three provinces

Western Cape, Gauteng and Free State are challenging national government’s decision to cut their funds and reallocate them

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News | 2 April 2025

Eviction must not make immigrants homeless, says court

High Court rules against eviction of people occupying old Circus School premises in Cape Town

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Law | 2 April 2025

Still no compensation for victims of George building collapse

Dysfunction at the Compensation Commission means some victims may never receive payment

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News | 2 April 2025

Thousands march to call for justice for raped child

Still no arrests after seven-year-old raped in Eastern Cape in October

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News | 1 April 2025

Three common myths about US funding cuts to South Africa

US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding

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News | 1 April 2025

People with disabilities lack accessible public transport in Cape Town

The Dial-a-Ride service has been stagnant for seven years

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News | 1 April 2025

Courts are being used to silence journalists and activists

Companies and officials are using legal measures meant for domestic violence victims to gag reporters

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Opinion | 1 April 2025

Taxi drivers protest in Kariega, demanding urgent repair of collapsed bridge

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe says a contractor will be appointed this week

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Brief | 31 March 2025

Joburg ice skater brings gold medal back from Special Olympics in Italy

Naledi Hlalele was one of six athletes who represented South Africa at the international winter games earlier in March

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News | 31 March 2025

Lottery ticket sales likely to be suspended from 1 June

Minister Tau backtracks on temporary licence, will announce permanent operator at end of May

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News | 31 March 2025

Today is the deadline for ending pit latrines in schools. Here’s how government has done

Minister says 93% of identified pit toilets eradicated

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News | 31 March 2025

JSC must urgently fill vacant posts and hold judges to account

This week the Judicial Services Commission will hold interviews for judges and decide on two important disciplinary matters

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Opinion | 31 March 2025

A thriving black market for medicines has emerged in Joburg

Immigrants shunned by clinics resort to buying unregulated medicines from illegal vendors

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News | 31 March 2025