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New guide released on how to apply for Sassa grants for children without birth certificates

South Africa

New guide released on how to apply for Sassa grants for children without birth certificates

By Cecile van Schalkwyk, Mbonisi Nyathi and Paula Proudlock

‘Frustrated’ man in hostage drama at Home Affairs office in Limpopo

South Africa

‘Frustrated’ man in hostage drama at Home Affairs office in Limpopo

By Rudzani Tshivhase

Musina Home Affairs accused of violating children’s rights over refusal to issue birth certificates

Maverick Citizen

Musina Home Affairs accused of violating children’s rights over refusal to issue birth certificates

By Bernard Chiguvare for GroundUp

Eastern Cape MEC helps 30 children obtain birth certificates to fend off starvation after Gqeberha mother’s plight

South Africa

Eastern Cape MEC helps 30 children obtain birth certificates to fend off starvation after Gqeberha mother’s plight

By Estelle Ellis

Education Bill could hamper access to schools for more than half a million vulnerable children

South Africa

Education Bill could hamper access to schools for more than half a million vulnerable children

By Anjuli Maistry, Paula Proudlock, Cecile van Schalkwyk and Liesl Muller

Heartbreak in border town as Home Affairs ignores birth certificate court order

South Africa

Heartbreak in border town as Home Affairs ignores birth certificate court order

By Estelle Ellis

The undocumented children denied the right to go to school

South Africa

The undocumented children denied the right to go to school

By Anjuli Maistry