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Teen's campaign to sponsor conservation efforts on Marion Island takes flight

Two South African insurance giants collect 87% of all funeral policy premiums deducted directly from pension and disability grants paid out by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Illustration: Lisa Nelson

Two insurance giants dominate Sassa funeral deductions

By Anton van Zyl and Raymond Joseph 9 Apr 2026

Source: GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

TRC Housing Assistance Reparations initiative launched in KZN

8 Apr 2026

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Green Point public land release sparks debate over housing and development

7 Apr 2026

Beyond the bouquet: Unmasking the hidden dangers in times of celebration

Beyond the bouquet: Unmasking the hidden dangers in times of celebration

Ogilvy South Africa 31 Mar 2026

MultiChoice and Solly Malatsi Legacy Foundation hand over upgraded sports field to empower Limpopo youth

MultiChoice and Solly Malatsi Legacy Foundation hand over upgraded sports field to empower Limpopo youth

MultiChoice 30 Mar 2026

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Mining companies and land rights in South Africa: how environmentalists have used the law to defend communities

Mzingaye Brilliant Xaba 26 Mar 2026

Small-scale fishers from the West Coast picketed outside the Cape High Court on Monday. Photo: Liezl Human

TotalEnergies in court over offshore oil and gas drilling

Liezl Human 24 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Lilian Mutia from Nelson Mandela University.

Investing in innovation: RS South Africa’s new fund for engineering students

24 Mar 2026

With global resolution, South Africa aims for a gender-equal future

With global resolution, South Africa aims for a gender-equal future

23 Mar 2026

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Pantry x Lelive: Why this Erewhon-inspired smoothie collaboration is brilliant

Maroefah Smith 23 Mar 2026

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Christel House SA extends 2027 admissions catchment to Gugulethu, Nyanga

20 Mar 2026

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Landmark FSP license moves Postbank closer to state bank goals

20 Mar 2026

Source: GroundUp/Matthew Hirsch.

Cape Town affordable housing projects inch forward

Matthew Hirsch 19 Mar 2026

Most social grant fraud involves officials, not beneficiaries, report says

Most social grant fraud involves officials, not beneficiaries, report says

Marecia Damons 19 Mar 2026

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From policy to reality: Human settlements shaping South Africa's future

18 Mar 2026

Why Gen Z’s views on gender roles are more complex than we think

Why Gen Z’s views on gender roles are more complex than we think

Jessica Gbedemah 11 Mar 2026

The heartbeat of NGOs: Advocating for frontline workers’ well-being

The heartbeat of NGOs: Advocating for frontline workers’ well-being

9 Mar 2026

International Women’s Day | 4 South African women included in KFC's Africa female firsts

International Women’s Day | 4 South African women included in KFC's Africa female firsts

6 Mar 2026

Activists criticise social grant “savings”

Activists criticise social grant “savings”

Marecia Damons 6 Mar 2026

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

Mandla Bhuda, Janine Wichmann and Joyce Shirinde 5 Mar 2026

Innovations from Uganda and Tanzania selected for H&M’s Global Change Award 2026

Innovations from Uganda and Tanzania selected for H&M’s Global Change Award 2026

4 Mar 2026

Collaboration is what? Fundamental to achieving inclusive growth in South African mining

Collaboration is what? Fundamental to achieving inclusive growth in South African mining

Shamiso Chideme and Richard Pfaff 2 Mar 2026

#AGES2026: How to back Africa's next-gen green and blue entrepreneurs

#AGES2026: How to back Africa's next-gen green and blue entrepreneurs

Maroefah Smith 26 Feb 2026

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#Budget2026: The case for financial health education in South Africa

Nelo P. Spies 25 Feb 2026

Engen partners with Palesa Pads to provide reusable pads to hundreds of South African school girls

Engen partners with Palesa Pads to provide reusable pads to hundreds of South African school girls

24 Feb 2026

Crisis for Deaf South Africans as video relay service provider faces closure

Crisis for Deaf South Africans as video relay service provider faces closure

19 Feb 2026

Cansa is ready to shave or spray your hair for a cause

Cansa is ready to shave or spray your hair for a cause

CANSA 18 Feb 2026

INpowered sets the stage for a record-setting event against GBV

INpowered sets the stage for a record-setting event against GBV

17 Feb 2026

Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL

Activists accuse Anglo of going AWOL

Ihsaan Haffejee 13 Feb 2026

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