https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/712.html South Africa news 15 Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/712.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:49:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-insurance-giants-dominate-sassa-funeral-deductions-736742a Two South African insurance giants collect 87% of all funeral policy premiums deducted directly from social grants. Clientèle Life and Sanlam, along with their subsidiaries, collect R143.33-million in monthly policy deductions from almost one million pension and disability grant beneficiaries. In total, premiums of just over R165-million are deducted every month from 1.11-million Sassa beneficiaries. 1-267152 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/trc-housing-assistance-reparations-initiative-launched-in-kzn-403459a President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that providing housing to victims of apartheid-era violence is not merely an act of generosity, but a “moral obligation". 1-267125 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-point-public-land-release-sparks-debate-over-housing-and-development-403779a The City of Cape Town is moving ahead with the sale of public land in Green Point, despite mounting opposition from civic groups, activists, and political stakeholders, in a decision that underscores ongoing tensions between urban development and spatial redress. 1-267095 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-bouquet-unmasking-the-hidden-dangers-in-times-of-celebration-622421a South Africa’s most dangerous days are often the ones meant for celebration. As the country approaches a series of long weekends and public holidays, a period typically associated with rest and connection, we are confronted with a sobering reality. The research report Beyond the Cheer highlights a disturbing spike in gender‑based violence during festive and holiday periods, with the Tears Foundation recording approximately 43,000 calls for help, a 117% increase compared to the preceding October. 1-266961 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/multichoice-and-solly-malatsi-legacy-foundation-hand-over-upgraded-sports-field-to-empower-limpopo-youth-400269a An upgraded community sports field in Moduane Village was officially handed over this weekend, giving hundreds of young people in the area access to a quality space to play, train and compete. 1-266935 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mining-companies-and-land-rights-in-south-africa-how-environmentalists-have-used-the-law-to-defendcommunities-733912a Environmental activists in South Africa have been waging legal battles against the state and mining companies for years. This is often on the grounds that communities haven’t been consulted before mines were given permission to start digging and blasting on their land. Environmental justice researcher Mzingaye Brilliant Xaba has tracked the legal cases against mines since 2015. He analysed court rulings, research and media coverage. His research has found that environmentalists have managed to use lawsuits to firmly establish land rights. This means the state and industry will find it very difficult to launch mining projects without meaningful consultation with communities that will be affected. 1-266802 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/totalenergies-in-court-over-offshore-oil-and-gas-drilling-844983a Small-scale fishers and environmental organisations are challenging authorisations granted to TotalEnergies to drill oil and gas exploration wells off the West Coast between Port Nolloth and Saldanha Bay. The applicants argue that TotalEnergies’s environmental impact assessment is flawed. They say it did not consider potential long-term impacts of production or the detrimental socio-economic impact on small-scale fishers. Fishers are already experiencing fish stock declines and changes in migration habits. The respondents argue that exploration and production rights are separate under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act. 1-266719 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investing-in-innovation-rs-south-africas-new-fund-for-engineering-students-400879a RS South Africa has launched its Student Project Fund, a forward-looking initiative aimed at empowering engineering and technology students to turn innovative concepts into tangible solutions. 1-266695 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pantry-x-lelive-why-this-erewhon-inspired-smoothie-collaboration-is-brilliant-399798a Erewhon's celebrity smoothies have taken social media by storm. As a beauty enthusiast, I'm especially interested in the store's collaboration with Rhode founder Hailey Bieber: the Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie. It's a perfect match, connecting Erewhon's wellness focus with Bieber's skincare influence. South African brands are catching on. Amanda du-Pont's skincare brand, Lelive, has teamed up with Pantry by Marble, the South African luxury retailer, to create the All Glow’d Up Smoothie. 1-266663 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/with-global-resolution-south-africa-aims-for-a-gender-equal-future-955354a South Africa has reiterated its commitment to translating global commitments into concrete national programmes that advance the rights, dignity and empowerment of all women and girls. The commitment was made at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations headquarters in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026. 1-266664 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice South Africa