Articles for Marecia Damons
Delays in grant payments: here is what SASSA is doing to fix the problem
Steps taken to improve service as the agency ramps up its review on beneficiaries suspected of having undisclosed incomes
News | 14 July 2025
Police watchdog probes disappearance of Nigerian immigrant during TV show
Silas Ani was last seen unconscious during a “drug raid” by police and Sizok’thola presenter Xolani Khumalo in April
News | 3 July 2025
Late judgments have increased. Here’s what’s being done to fix the problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs
News | 26 June 2025
MPs not impressed with new SASSA verification process
Treasury may withhold funds if SASSA does not meet its conditions
News | 19 June 2025
Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with SASSA’s system
Activists say they get dozens of complaints weekly about the online verification process
News | 12 June 2025
Postbank has yet to apply for a banking licence
Why Postbank made everyone change to a Black card, and then suddenly did a U-turn
News | 7 June 2025
Cabinet sent basic income grant plan back to the drawing board
Meanwhile the Department of Social Development will ask for another extension of the Social Relief of Distress grant, MPs told
News | 5 June 2025
Debate over future of social grants
Black Sash argues they are a vital safety net but economist questions their viability
News | 30 May 2025