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Deadline for Makhanda water works upgrades missed – again
Completion of work at the James Kleynhans Water Treatment Works has been extended for the third time in six months
News | 13 May 2024
Gauteng government rejects request for public-funding information
GroundUp asked for details of billions of rands in grants the Department of Social Development paid to non-profit organisations
News | 10 May 2024
Gauteng funding crisis: Disability organisations face closure
Department of Social Development has not finalised contracts with organisations providing vital services
By Masego Mafata and Daniel Steyn
News | 10 May 2024
Refugee and former car guard graduates with a PhD
Albert Mpazayabo hopes his thesis on integration of refugees in South Africa will be taken seriously by the authorities
News | 10 May 2024
Remote Namaqualand diamond town battles dust and neglect
Mine told to fix the pollution problem
By Liezl Human
News | 9 May 2024
Unpaid school uniform makers occupy Gauteng social development offices
Sewing co-operatives delivered thousands of school uniforms to learners in need, but the department is disowning them
By Masego Mafata, Daniel Steyn and Raymond Joseph
News | 9 May 2024
Activists want 12 more pieces of public land used for housing
Parking lots in Cape Town’s city centre should be used for affordable housing, says Ndifuna Ukwazi
News | 9 May 2024
Commuters battle to get refunds after Cape Town train lines suspended
Metrorail power failure affects Cape Flats and Southern Line commuters on Tuesday
News | 8 May 2024
Government payment delay forces Joburg’s biggest food bank to close
But the Department of Social Development claims the delay is caused by investigations into the food banks
By Daniel Steyn, Kimberly Mutandiro and Raymond Joseph
News | 8 May 2024