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, 26 Apr 2026 08:44:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-kind-of-south-africa-do-we-choose-to-be-736182a Four Paws hosts its annual State of Animal Welfare Address #SOAWA, inviting the public to join the discussion via YouTube livestream. 1-267622 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-women-football-scores-big-as-glencore-launches-girls-league-514050a CommFoot, a collaboration between Glencore and the eMalahleni Local Football Association (LFA), has launched the eMalahleni Girls Schools League. 1-267516 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/postbank-ushers-in-sassa-black-card-era-with-final-replacement-drive-392888a Postbank announced that the replacement of the remaining Sassa (South African Social Security Agency) gold cards with new Postbank black cards will begin on 29 April, with beneficiaries encouraged to switch before the 31 August 2026 deadline. 1-267583 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-than-40-of-capetonians-face-severe-air-pollution-health-risks-514480a A new University of Cape Town study published in the GeoHealth Journal has found that more than 40% of the population in Cape Town is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution. The study produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area. 1-267496 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/east-coast-radio-lottostar-and-breadline-africa-join-forces-to-eradicate-pit-toilets-in-kzn-schools-170006a In a powerful demonstration of purpose-led collaboration, East Coast Radio (ECR), in partnership with LottoStar, and Breadline Africa is making a tangible difference in the lives of learners across KwaZulu-Natal through a critical school sanitation initiative. 1-267478 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wits-scientists-design-sa-first-pollution-alert-app-as-jozi-battles-coal-emissions-069985a Scientists at the University of the Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents about pollution levels, as Johannesburg has suffered a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. 1-267447 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sassa-acts-swiftly-against-illegal-selling-of-queue-spots-at-offices-403389a The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has strongly condemned the illegal and exploitative practice of “selling” queue positions at its local offices. 1-267405 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thousands-of-grants-suspended-after-sassa-review-process-in-limpopo-403179a More than 30,000 grants have been suspended in Limpopo after a review process by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Sassa says this affected beneficiaries who did not update their information or respond to review notices. No grant has been incorrectly suspended, Sassa says. But beneficiaries are battling to understand the process. 1-267395 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-services-continuing-despite-mthatha-fire-says-mabuyane-403139a The cause of a fire that destroyed much of Mthatha’s iconic Botha Sigcau building on Tuesday, 24 March is still under investigation. 1-267375 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sip-for-a-cause-with-the-kolisi-foundation-new-campaign-514120a To mark its sixth anniversary, the Kolisi Foundation has teamed up with South African restaurants to introduce the First Cup Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting childhood development. From 9 April to 9 May 2026, buying a warm drink at participating venues nationwide, including Tiger’s Milk and Old Town Italy restaurants, will help fund programmes dedicated to daily nutrition, safe learning environments, and access to resources for young children. 1-267256 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa