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Social Assistance Act

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

Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups

Maverick Citizen

Covid grant should be increased to at least R413, say civil society groups

By Liezl Human

The Children’s Amendment Bill: Needs and rights of the vulnerable trumped by political expediency

South Africa

The Children’s Amendment Bill: Needs and rights of the vulnerable trumped by political expediency

By Robyn Wolfson Vorster

Persons living with mental illness face major challenges accessing disability grant

South Africa

Persons living with mental illness face major challenges accessing disability grant

By Barbara October

Seven million already signed up for R350 grant, budget caters for 10.5 million applicants only

South Africa

Seven million already signed up for R350 grant, budget caters for 10.5 million applicants only

By Marecia Damons