Government News
EIGHTH SASSA OFFICIAL HANDS HERSELF OVER TO POLICE
Eight officials from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have been arrested on suspicion of fraudulent activities. So far seven SASSA ...SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE 2025 AFRICA CHILDREN’S SUMMIT
One thousand three hundred children from across Africa will be taking part in the second Africa Children’s Summit taking place in Johannesburg ...REPLACEMENT OF SASSA GOLD CARDS DOES NOT STOP TODAY
Even though the gold South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) cards will no longer work beyond today, social grant beneficiaries who have ...DISABILITY SECTOR CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE PROMULGATION OF DISABILITY RIGHTS BILL
Parents and non-profit organisations across South Africa have called on the government to expedite the promulgation and implementation of the Disability Rights ...SANITARY DIGNITY PROGRAMME BRINGS HOPE TO EASTERN CAPE LEARNERS
By Precious Mupenzi South Africa’s Sanitary Dignity Programme aims to empower young girls, making sure they stay in school with confidence and ...CRAFTING A FUTURE OF EQUALITY AND INCLUSIVITY: CONSULTATION ON DISABILITY RIGHTS BILL
By Cuma Pantshwa A recent consultation in Gauteng on the Promotion of Equality and Protection Against Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities Bill ...HOME VISITS FOR INCAPACITATED SASSA BENEFICIARIES UNDERWAY
A home visit programme is underway to help incapacitated South African Social Security Agency beneficiaries swap their gold cards with new Postbank ...RESTORING DIGNITY: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MONITORS SANITARY DIGNITY PROGRAMME
By Precious Mupenzi Period poverty is a pressing problem for many learners from disadvantaged backgrounds lacking access to sanitary products. The Department ...THE UNSUNG HEROES OF SOCIETY: SOCIAL WORKERS’ ROLE IN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
By Precious Mupenzi On World Social Work Day, the third Tuesday of March, we should all honour those who dedicate their lives ...INVEST IN ECD TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION, SAYS PRESIDENT
President Cyril Ramaphosa has advocated for quality universal access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes, so every young child has the chance ...

















