Articles for Daniel Steyn

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Black Sash film challenges SASSA’s closure of cash pay points in rural areas

But SASSA says it is inefficient and unsustainable to transport cash to a “handful of people”.

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News | 30 November 2023

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Here’s how South Africa’s social grant system has changed since 1994

SASSA pays 26-million grants every month

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Information | 2 November 2023

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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%

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News | 27 October 2023

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Thabo Bester escape: trial to start in February 2024

Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn

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Brief | 11 October 2023

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Book extract: How Thabo Bester murdered Nomfundo Tyhulu

The Thabo Bester Story is on sale today

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News | 11 October 2023

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Child Support Grant must be increased to reduce child poverty, review finds

Government could face court action for failing in its constitutional duty

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News | 9 October 2023

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Simba granted urgent interdict against striking workers

Allegations of transport deductions are false, says Simba

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Brief | 6 October 2023

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Old age funding is not keeping pace with our ageing population, report finds

Family Caregiving calls on government to prioritise community-based care services

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News | 3 October 2023

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Hundreds walk to celebrate recovery from addiction

Only about 1 in 20 South Africans with drug or alcohol problems access treatment

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Photo Essay | 2 October 2023

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Postbank board axed over unlawful contracts

Over 600,000 beneficiaries were affected by last week’s system failure, Ministers confirm

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News | 14 September 2023

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Here’s what caused the social grant payment “glitch”

Postbank’s legal dispute with “payment switch” software provider sheds light on ongoing technical troubles

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News | 14 September 2023

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Pensioners are still struggling to access grants, a week after “system glitch”

Black Sash says it’s been inundated with calls

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Brief | 12 September 2023

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Cape Town’s long history of struggling for enough water

Science for the People seminar tells the story of the city’s water supply since 1650

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News | 12 September 2023

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Nandipha Magudumana denied bail

Bloemfontein magistrate says “nothing would stand in her way” to assist Bester escape again

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News | 11 September 2023

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Grant recipients have to take loans because of “payment glitch”

“It’s my only source of income” says pensioner

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News | 8 September 2023

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Fire safety review in Cape Town buildings after tragic Johannesburg fire

Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City plan to strengthen fire safety protocols in two buildings occupied by activists

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Brief | 6 September 2023