Articles for Daniel Steyn
Judge Makhubele finally gives evidence in her conduct Tribunal
Hearing commences four years after complaint was lodged against her
By Daniel Steyn
Law | 25 January 2024
Judge Makhubele threatens urgent court application to postpone conduct inquiry
She must be ready to give evidence on Thursday, tribunal rules
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 24 January 2024
Tribunal rejects postponement of Judge Makhubele hearing
Hearings will resume whether or not Makhubele has legal representation, tribunal rules
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 22 January 2024
Recipients blocked from getting R350 grant after fraudsters change their cell numbers
SASSA says the SRD grant has placed a massive burden on the agency and plans to implement new software to help prevent fraud
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 16 January 2024
My children will go to school without shoes, says mother whose child grant has not been paid
SASSA says 150,000 grants have been suspended
By Daniel Steyn
News | 10 January 2024
Many child support grant recipients left without money for January
SASSA spokesperson denies there is a problem, but officials speaking anonymously say otherwise
By Daniel Steyn, Qaqamba Falithenjwa and Thamsanqa Mbovane
News | 9 January 2024
South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents
Border Management Authority claims of “human trafficking” of children across the Beitbridge border appear unfounded
By Daniel Steyn, Joseph Chirume and Bernard Chiguvare
News | 13 December 2023
SASSA cash paypoints to be phased out by April 2024
Black Sash predicts “devastating” effect on grant recipients in rural areas
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 12 December 2023
No sign of accountability for Thabo Bester’s escape
Eight months since the highly publicised Parliamentary hearing, little action has been taken by Parliament or Correctional Services
By Daniel Steyn and Marecia Damons
Analysis | 11 December 2023