https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/629.html South Africa news 15 Health & Social Welfare news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/629.html en-us Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:50:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/refreshi-calls-on-mzansi-to-donate-a-meal-via-whatsapp-851453a World Kindness Day is fast approaching on 13 November, and food-rescue app Refreshi is urging South Africans to share the love by donating a Surprise Bag to someone in need. 1-273259 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/climate-threats-put-90-million-displaced-people-at-risk-un-says-851853a Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries increasingly exposed to climate-related droughts, floods and extreme heat, the UN refugee agency said on Friday, warning ahead of the COP31 climate summit that more funding is needed to help vulnerable communities adapt. 1-273159 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sahrc-takes-city-of-cape-town-to-court-over-land-sales-306308a Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has accused the commission of “electioneering”. 1-273153 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sassas-umlazi-office-declared-unsafe-shuts-down-306638a Last week, Sassa closed its Umlazi office in Durban after it was declared unsafe by labour department inspectors. Concerns identified during the inspection included loose cables coming into contact with water and structural roof collapse, according to the labour department. Beneficiaries from Umlazi now have to travel further and pay more for transport to get to other Sassa offices. 1-273013 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-largest-hospital-to-receive-r20m-upgrade-for-its-mothers-lodge-181966a Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa (RMHC) recently launched the expansion of the Mother’s Lodge at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. While the organisation is covering the upgrade costs, it still needs R3m. It is calling on corporate South Africa, foundations, communities, and individuals to help close the funding gap and complete the expansion. 1-272988 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-men-recovering-from-prostate-cancer-need-sanitary-disposal-414629a With Movember coming up and International Men’s Day on 19 November, we need to address a gap in washroom provision. In a large UK trial, almost half of men were still using absorbent pads six months after their prostate was removed. South Africa’s building rules count toilets, urinals and basins by sex, but say nothing about where those men put a used continence product. 1-272845 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-introduces-appreciation-voucher-for-cashless-tipping-303578a South African retailer Pick n Pay has introduced a new cashless way for customers to say “thank you”. The Appreciation Voucher is available in R5, R10, and R20 denominations and allows customers to tip people who provide everyday services, such as shopping centre car guards. 1-272803 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/srd-grant-extended-for-another-year-minister-announces-969084a The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be extended for another year, according to Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana’s mini-budget announcement on Wednesday. 1-272774 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-hidden-cost-of-retirement-when-pensioners-become-the-family-safety-net-525660a Retirement is increasingly becoming a financial balancing act for South African pensioners, as rising household pressures draw them into supporting adult children and grandchildren. 1-272726 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/backed-by-shoprite-and-primedia-izinga-assist-keeps-sas-npos-trustworthy-747812a “Trust is the currency of philanthropy,” say the iZinga Assist founders, Derek Lubner and Henk Swanepoel. With 289,852 non-profit organisations (NPOs) registered with the Department of Social Development (DSD), according to 2025 data from the Trialogue Knowledge Hub, the duo built the platform to help ensure trust and transparency between donors and the sector. 1-272702 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa