Articles for Marecia Damons
Principal Wesley Neumann’s return to Heathfield High delayed
The Western Cape Education Department has filed a notice of intention to apply for leave to appeal, which has delayed Neumann’s planned return to the school on 2 February
Law | 30 January 2026
State is blocking access to SASSA grants, argue activists
The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign want the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss government’s appeal
News | 28 January 2026
SRD grant increase is “simply unaffordable” says Treasury
Government appeals ruling that R370 grant regulations are unconstitutional and unlawful
News | 26 January 2026
Education department blames late applications for unplaced learners
Hundreds of parents queued outside the Western Cape Education Department’s offices in Mitchells Plain on Friday
News | 16 January 2026
Future of SRD grant uncertain, says Treasury
Universal Basic Income Coalition says government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries
News | 6 January 2026
Living on R2,320 a month: Here’s how a pensioner spends her grant
“Sometimes by the 15th of the month, the groceries are all done,” says 61-year-old Noah Libbie
News | 11 December 2025
Thabo Bester delays trial with six court cases
Prison escape trial, originally set down for February 2025, postponed to July 2026
News | 5 December 2025
SASSA expects to save R341-million by tightening screenings
Treasury has added new conditions to improve the monitoring of grants
News | 20 November 2025
Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed
Court rules an eviction would be unjust given Noor-Banu Allie’s age, limited income and deep ties to District Six
Law | 18 November 2025