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KZN teen arrested for allegedly raping & assaulting 6-year-old, linked to 2023 murder of 8-year-old girl
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court on charges relating to the rape and assault of a six-year-old girl in…
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25-year-old man arrested for murder of his matriculant girlfriend
The MEC of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the breakthrough in the murder investigation of a matric pupil. MEC…
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Gauteng Social Development MEC postpones launch of mobile showers for homeless after criticism
Following rife criticism over the launch of a homeless mobile wash service, Gauteng MEC for Social Development Mbali Hlophe has…
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President Ramaphosa set to meet with various ministerial depts over illegal mining issue
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with various ministerial departments on Saturday over illegal miner-related issues plaguing Gauteng. Illegal…
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Western Cape Social Development Dept: No funds to fill vacant social worker positions
The Western Cape Social Development Department says there are no funds to fill the vacant social worker posts in the…
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Western Cape Social Development MEC: Ensuring child safety a year-round priority
The Western Cape Social Development Department said although youth month has come to an end, it will continue to ensure…
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Calls to overhaul Sassa system
Pensioners and other state grant recipients have been experiencing problems at the South African Social Security Agency offices for years.…
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Delays over Khayelitsha Sassa offices
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has blamed the Western Cape government for long delays in procuring permanent Sassa offices for…
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Minister Zulu: Sassa will be able to provide extended child grant over next few days
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says over the next few days, the South African State Security Agency (Sassa) will be…
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Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu urges people to reapply for social distress grant
The Social Development Minister has reiterated that everyone needs to reapply for the COVID-19 relief grant. Lindiwe Zulu was briefing…
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Sassa has until Wednesday to clear disability grants backlog
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has until Wednesday to clear the almost 50,000 temporary disability grants backlog. The…
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