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 Sat, 16 May 2026 22:43:07 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-sa-young-innovators-help-kfc-add-hope-feed-more-children-178136a Young South Africans can address the nation’s major challenges when equipped with the right tools, says Andra Nel, KFC Africa’s head of corporate affairs. During World Hunger Month, she reflected on how the Biggest Hunger Hack has helped address the country’s food insecurity crisis. 1-268138 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-development-shake-up-as-ramaphosa-sacks-minister-845883a There's been a shakeup in the Department of Social Development as President Cyril Ramaphosa made the move to dismiss the social development minister Sisisi Tolashe in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution. 1-268119 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-dead-and-83184-affected-as-cape-town-calls-for-urgent-donations-956264a The City of Cape Town is urgently appealing to the public for donations to assist residents impacted by recent extreme weather that has resulted in six fatalities. 1-268054 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/in-photos-cape-storm-wreaks-havoc-845193a Three deaths and many injuries reported as emergency teams respond to hundreds of calls 1-268029 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rocket-creative-ignites-a-holistic-future-for-dis-chems-million-comforts-campaign-514340a In a powerful display of community-driven marketing and social responsibility, Rocket Creative recently partnered with the Dis-Chem Foundation to bring the evolved Million Comforts activation to life at Nicolway, Winifred Mandela Precinct, in Bryanston. 1-267976 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-sassa-system-piloted-in-bellville-office-170286a The South African Social Security Agency is piloting new systems in Bellville, including biometrics, self-service kiosks, and smarter queue management to reduce waiting times. Digital tools, such as facial recognition and e-Life certification, aim to prevent fraud and allow beneficiaries to apply for grants without visiting offices. While queues have improved, there are concerns about staffing, system glitches, and whether all beneficiaries will be able to navigate the new technology. 1-267758 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sassa-digitises-70-of-records-steps-up-fraud-interventions-403569a Between saving the country R44m a month, deploying an electronic queue system, and digitising 70% of its records, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is well on its way to ensuring a streamlined, user-focused experience for beneficiaries. CEO Themba Matlou outlined this vision for the future while presenting the 2026/2027 annual performance plan to Parliament alongside the Department of Social Development and the NDA (National Development Agency). 1-267735 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Health & Social Welfare South Africa 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