Articles for Daniel Steyn
Old age funding is not keeping pace with our ageing population, report finds
Family Caregiving calls on government to prioritise community-based care services
By Daniel Steyn
News | 3 October 2023
Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction
Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment
Text by Daniel Steyn. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 2 October 2023
Postbank board axed over unlawful contracts
Over 600,000 beneficiaries were affected by last week’s system failure, Ministers confirm
By Daniel Steyn, Qaqamba Falithenjwa and Ella Morrison
News | 14 September 2023
Here’s what caused the social grant payment “glitch”
Postbank’s legal dispute with “payment switch” software provider sheds light on ongoing technical troubles
By Daniel Steyn
News | 14 September 2023
Pensioners are still struggling to access grants, a week after “system glitch”
Black Sash says it’s been inundated with calls
By Ella Morrison and Daniel Steyn
Brief | 12 September 2023
Cape Town’s long history of struggling for enough water
Science for the People seminar tells the story of the city’s water supply since 1650
By Daniel Steyn
News | 12 September 2023
Nandipha Magudumana denied bail
Bloemfontein magistrate says “nothing would stand in her way” to assist Bester escape again
By Daniel Steyn
News | 11 September 2023
Grant recipients have to take loans because of “payment glitch”
“It’s my only source of income” says pensioner
By Daniel Steyn, Ella Morrison, Loyiso Dyongman, Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Thamsanqa Mbovane
News | 8 September 2023
Fire safety review in Cape Town buildings after tragic Johannesburg fire
Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City plan to strengthen fire safety protocols in two buildings occupied by activists
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 6 September 2023