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Living with epilepsy: Artist forced to put aspirations on ice

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Living with epilepsy has proved tough for an aspiring artist who has had to put all his dreams and hopes on hold as learns to cope with the debilitating effects of his condition. According to Epilepsy South Africa (Epilepsy SA),…

Mogale Mojela
October 18, 2021

Violence leaves Limpopo slightly bruised as COVID-19 vaccine rollout takes a knock

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South Africa’s northernmost province hasn’t escaped this week’s looting and violence entirely unscathed with some private COVID-19 vaccination sites shutting down due to panic. But other than a few minor incidents, Limpopo has bounced back as the fight against the…

Montsho
July 16, 2021

Extend Covid-19 relief grants or face humanitarian crisis, say civil society groups

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The R350 Social Relief Distress and the caregivers ‘top-up’ grants must be increased and extended into next year to fight poverty, say civil society organisations.

LindiwePakati
October 13, 2020

#CoronavirusSA: Chaos at Sassa pay points on day one

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Grant beneficiaries converged en masse at pay points in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape as fake news circulated that the grant top-up would only be paid on the first day.

LindiwePakati
May 7, 2020

#LockdownSA: Increased child support grant is a ‘massive relief’

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Organisations advocating for the adequate nutritional needs of children have cautiously welcomed the move from President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase social and economic relief for the next six months.

Marcia Moyana
April 24, 2020

No social distancing during grant collection puts lives at risk

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There were scenes of chaos in Limpopo in the past three days when people forced entry to pay points to collect their grants.

Mogale Mojela
April 3, 2020

CoronavirusSA: ‘We have never seen such a disease’

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Some pensioners say they are complying with lockdown regulations because they know nothing about the coronavirus but would rather do what they are told.

Marcia Moyana
April 3, 2020

Elderly KZN social grantees happy with early payment

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Taxi drivers, post office officials and social grant recipients have been adjusting to life in lockdown, with varying levels of success.

SandileMbili
April 1, 2020

CoronavirusSA: Pensioners struggle to receive grants

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As the younger generation flocked to cash pay points to receive their grants, it was the elderly and others who were disadvantaged. Many pensioners braved the long wait because they needed the money to guy groceries.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
April 1, 2020

Social grant beneficiaries to get paid

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As South Africa continues to take precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic, government says it will ensure that those who receive social grants are protected against the spread of the virus as they access their South African Social Security (SASSA) payments

Portiakobue
March 30, 2020

How money-wise gogos avoid loan sharks?

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FREE STATE – A small group of grannies, all strapped for money but determined not to make use of loan sharks, have come up with a unique savings plan that benefits both themselves and others.

Teboho
August 14, 2018

Winter blues for poor families

Our Health

EASTERN CAPE – As winter takes hold and doctors and nurses urge people to stay warm in their homes, difficulties mount for poor people who live in poverty and homelessness.

Asavela Dalana
July 16, 2018

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