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The Department of Social Development, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Treasury want a ruling that declared several regulations governing the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant unconstitutional overturned. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

SRD grant increase is “simply unaffordable” says Treasury

Marecia Damons 26 Jan 2026

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Fast fashion: Why changes in return policies don’t do enough to address environmental damage

Anastasia Vayona 22 Jan 2026

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CT Junior Mayor, Takealot donate fitness equipment to Groote Schuur’s obesity clinic

20 Jan 2026

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MTN backs DBE's digital education drive at South African schools

19 Jan 2026

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FNB partners with Gift of the Givers for R3.7m disaster relief in flooded provinces

19 Jan 2026

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Govt establishes relief fund for Kruger National Park, calls for donations

19 Jan 2026

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Social media reports of Sassa's SRD grant termination rubbished

15 Jan 2026

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The Helpers: Good Things Guy launches SA’s first user-driven charity directory

15 Jan 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Eco Diva Natural’s Nicole Sherwin: Clean beauty is not a trend – it’s a responsibility

Maroefah Smith 15 Jan 2026

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Shimza's Hopeful Soles project reaches 3,000 children in Gauteng

14 Jan 2026

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Nigeria and South Africa plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges

Emily Ghosh and Derik Broekhoff 13 Jan 2026

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REDISA warns South Africa’s waste tyre crisis is a “ticking time bomb”

9 Jan 2026

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Kumba Iron Ore champions inclusivity with donation to neurodiverse learners

7 Jan 2026

The future of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beyond the March 2027 extension remains uncertain. Archive photo: Chris Gilili

Future of SRD grant uncertain, says Treasury

Marecia Damons 6 Jan 2026

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