There is only one toilet for grant beneficiaries to use and it does not flush. Photos: Bernard Chiguvare In November 2021 the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) moved into shabby temporary offices in the Mokopane municipal hall in Limpopo. More than a year later, social grant beneficiaries are still being served from a small dark room, with erratic lighting, spotty … [Read more...] about No lights, no photocopier, broken toilets: the SASSA office in Mokopane is a mess
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University asks NSFAS to drop cap on accommodation allowance
Alex Mailula, a third-year law student from Limpopo, says his family will not be able to afford the R2,000 a month to top up his rent now that his NSFAS allowance has been capped. Photo: Mosima Rafapa The private accredited accommodation allowance for university students has been capped at R45,000 for 2023 by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Many tertiary … [Read more...] about University asks NSFAS to drop cap on accommodation allowance
Concern over teenage pregnancies and school dropouts in Northern Cape
Teenage pregnancy is contributing to school dropouts in the Northern Cape. Illustration: Lisa Nelson The Northern Cape Education Department says teenage pregnancy is contributing to school dropouts in the province. The province recorded more than 5,000 learners who were pregnant from April 2020 to June 2021. Researchers and education activists are calling on the department to … [Read more...] about Concern over teenage pregnancies and school dropouts in Northern Cape
Silicosis class action bolstered by Appeal Court ruling
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by two mining companies to challenge a court certification of a class action against them. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled against mining companies that are challenging the certification of the silicosis class action against them. The court said it is in the interests of … [Read more...] about Silicosis class action bolstered by Appeal Court ruling
Distell workers down tools and picket
Some Distell workers in Stellenbosch picketed on Monday demanding that the company recognise their union Solidarity. Distell says membership numbers are too low for recognition. Photo: Liezl Human About 50 Distell workers stopped work and picketed outside the Adam Tas production site in Stellenbosch on Monday morning and will continue striking today. They are demanding that … [Read more...] about Distell workers down tools and picket
