Articles for Marecia Damons
Domestic worker unions slam minimum wage increase
Minister promises catch-up to national minimum wage next year
News | 4 March 2021
What makes a learner more likely to drop out?
Having to repeat grades is one factor, and Covid-19 made things worse, according to a new study
News | 3 March 2021
NGOs warn latest budget will have bad outcomes for education
Equal Education say underfunding will cause even more overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and learners going without meals
News | 26 February 2021
Still no answers to why police used a water cannon on people in a SASSA queue
Independent Police Investigative Directorate considering an investigation
Brief | 22 February 2021
Covid-19 grant is not enough, say activists
The extension of the R350 grant has been welcomed but it is insufficient, say civic organisations
Brief | 15 February 2021
Muizenberg buzzing after Covid-19 beach ban lifted
Food vendors, car guards and surf shops back in business
News | 2 February 2021
Police use pepper spray against Covid-19 grant queue in East London
Desperate rush to collect grants as deadline looms
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik, Mkhuseli Sizani, Thamsanqa Mbovane, Masego Mafata, Lloyd Dyongman and Marecia Damons
News | 29 January 2021
Covid-19: learners risk a double blow as literacy projects struggle
Shifting donor priorities put library initiative at risk
News | 14 December 2020
Covid-19 protocols are observed inside SASSA offices, but not in the snaking queues of people waiting outside
Social grant applicants spend the night huddled together outside in the hope of being helped
News | 8 December 2020