Articles for Marecia Damons
This SASSA office opens earlier to deal with “high influx” of clients
A community worker says she sleeps outside the office to secure spaces for elderly or disabled people
News | 10 February 2025
CPUT students protest against their “dire” accommodation
Students have been sleeping outside and in hallways
News | 7 February 2025
Leaked ANC document calls for basic income grant in 2025
But official statement after lekgotla makes no mention of it
News | 5 February 2025
Explosive court ruling on SRD grant
Government ordered to “progressively increase” the grant and income threshold, and allow in-person applications
News | 24 January 2025
SASSA to suspend SRD grants where fraud is suspected
But the electronic system which allows beneficiaries to prove their identities has also been suspended
News | 21 January 2025
MPs demand probe into “entire social grant payment system”
Portfolio committee chair Bridget Masango says officials found guilty of fraud or misconduct must be brought to book
News | 16 January 2025
Hundreds of court judgments are late
The Office of the Chief Justice has published its reserved judgments list, but only for the first two terms of 2024
News | 19 December 2024
Here’s how an SRD beneficiary spent their R370 grant
We joined Willem Witbooi from George while shopping on Black Friday
News | 6 December 2024
SASSA accuses media of “overstating the problems” at the agency
“These negative reports have led to an unfortunate conclusion that SASSA has completely failed in its responsibility” SASSA’s Sibusiso Nhlangothi tells the Western Cape provincial legislature
News | 3 December 2024