Articles for Daniel Steyn
Here’s how South Africa’s social grant system has changed since 1994
SASSA pays 26-million grants every month
By Daniel Steyn
Explainer | 2 November 2023
Life-saving TB drug is now cheaper in South Africa, but not as cheap as it can be
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to drop the price of bedaquiline to the South African government by more than 40%
By Daniel Steyn
News | 27 October 2023
Thabo Bester escape: trial to start in February 2024
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn
By Daniel Steyn and Becker Semela
Brief | 11 October 2023
Book extract: How Thabo Bester murdered Nomfundo Tyhulu
The Thabo Bester Story is on sale today
By Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn
News | 11 October 2023
Child Support Grant must be increased to reduce child poverty, review finds
Government could face court action for failing in its constitutional duty
By Daniel Steyn
News | 9 October 2023
Simba granted urgent interdict against striking workers
Allegations of transport deductions are false, says Simba
By Daniel Steyn
Brief | 6 October 2023
Old age funding is not keeping pace with our ageing population, report finds
Family Caregiving calls on government to prioritise community-based care services
By Daniel Steyn
News | 3 October 2023
Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction
Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment
Text by Daniel Steyn. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Photo Essay | 2 October 2023
Postbank board axed over unlawful contracts
Over 600,000 beneficiaries were affected by last week’s system failure, Ministers confirm
By Daniel Steyn, Qaqamba Falithenjwa and Ella Morrison
News | 14 September 2023