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
Covid-19 vaccinations: homeless people at risk of being left out
At present the system requires an ID to register
News | 21 June 2021
Immigrant shop owners plead to be allowed to continue trading in Diepkloof
“All we want is to operate our shops and look after our families”
News | 18 June 2021
State asks for more time to investigate case against Table Mountain fire accused
Accused’s lawyer wants case struck from court roll should the state not be ready next month
Brief | 18 June 2021
Makana Municipality gets court interdict against further protests
Community leaders protesting over poor services accused of hijacking genuine demands with a “nefarious political agenda”
Brief | 18 June 2021
Health department is likely overcounting its vaccine supply
Because of the syringes being used, vaccinators are getting fewer doses per vial
By James Stent
Feature | 18 June 2021
Families left homeless in Tsakane after 60 shacks demolished
Occupiers say they were tired of their pleas for housing “falling on deaf ears”
News | 18 June 2021
East London residents say they live in filth
Rubbish strewn and sewage flooded streets are a daily curse in Duncan Village
Brief | 18 June 2021
Patients at a Knysna clinic wait outside for hours to get medication
Health department says it could soon be using a nearby church hall to dispense medication to prevent patients crowding at the clinic’s gates
Brief | 18 June 2021