Articles for Liezl Human
Children’s Institute urges Parliament to increase Child Support Grant by R10
“It is untenable that the poorest and most vulnerable children should have to foot the bill for budget reallocations” says Katharine Hall
By Liezl Human
News | 28 June 2021
Hundreds making use of SASSA’s new online booking portal for disability grants
But activists remain sceptical on whether it will alleviate the overburdened process for all vulnerable beneficiaries
By Liezl Human
News | 21 June 2021
Youth Day sailing programme teaches more than just sailing
Young people from Imizamo Yethu and Hangberg get out on the water
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 16 June 2021
SASSA call centre capacity has improved
The agency has upped its helpline answer rate from 30% to 79%
By Liezl Human
Brief | 10 June 2021
Activist accused of harassment agrees to apologise to Robertson farmers
Farmer says in court papers he may have suffered “economic harm” because of the activist
By Liezl Human
Brief | 7 June 2021
SARS backtracks on controversial disability proposal
Plan to revoke tax relief for special needs school fees shelved
By Liezl Human
News | 2 June 2021
Tax blow for parents of children with special needs
SARS proposes that parents should no longer claim tax relief for special needs school fees
By Liezl Human
News | 2 June 2021
Highveld air won’t be fixed by a court order, argues minister
State makes its case in “Deadly Air” court drama
By Liezl Human
Law | 18 May 2021
“The air we breathe is killing us”: “Deadly Air” case finally goes to High Court
Environmental organisations want the government to compel coal mining companies to stop polluting communities on the Highveld
By Liezl Human and Julia Evans
Law | 17 May 2021