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Sassa announces 2026 grant increases alongside new payment dates

24 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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Housing demand in spotlight: 3.4 million register for South African subsidies

19 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

African states hike gambling taxes as addiction soars, and industry fights back

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

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the primary responsibility for managing local disasters in terms of the Disaster Management Act rests with the district municipality, but the local municipality and relevant provincial departments are not absolved of responsibility. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Constitutional Court slams government over treatment of disaster victims

Tania Broughton 18 Mar 2026

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

17 Mar 2026

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Dr. Stephan Helary 16 Mar 2026

Western Cape sizzles: Record-breaking heat wave sets new March temperature highs

Western Cape sizzles: Record-breaking heat wave sets new March temperature highs

13 Mar 2026

Pollution is killing Gauteng’s fresh water sources

Pollution is killing Gauteng’s fresh water sources

Seth Thorne 12 Mar 2026

Food Waste Action Week | South African campaign celebrates "food waste wins"

Food Waste Action Week | South African campaign celebrates "food waste wins"

10 Mar 2026

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

9 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

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