Monday, 2 November 2026 EC · FS · GP · KZN · L · MP · NW · NC · WC
National Notices Submit a story

Are you a Journalist or emerging writer, apply to Join Townpress Apply here

RiseFMListen live
Topic

Social Development

7 stories Newest first
9 Jun · 21:34 Community
SASSA System Crisis Sparks Outcry Over Pensioner Neglect

South African pensioners are facing a growing crisis as systemic failures within the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) leave many without their monthly survival funds. A wave…

by Staff Writer
3 Dec 2025 · 10:41 Africa
Lesotho Launches New GBV Support Centre

Maseru, Lesotho — The Boiketlong Multipurpose Centre, a landmark facility designed to support women and children escaping gender-based violence, was officially inaugurated on 6 October 2025 by Her…

by Staff Writer
13 Jul 2018 · 09:30 Community
Cwele to take Cash Paymaster Services to court

The Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele says his Social Development counterpart Susan Shabangu has been left without an option but to take the Cash Paymaster Services…

by Staff Writer
11 Dec 2017 · 12:37 Community
Sassa Payout Plans for grants.

it’s now crunch time for the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) after it finally signed an agreement with the South African Post Office (Sapo) to play a…

by Staff Writer
8 Dec 2017 · 10:29 Community
Sassa Grants, Court date today.

The details of a plan between SASSA and the South African Post Office (Sapo) needs to be presented to the Constitutional Court today.

by Staff Writer
4 Dec 2017 · 11:20 Community
SASSA offices remain open for business during December

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured beneficiaries of social grants that all SASSA offices will remain open for business during December and will only close…

by Staff Writer