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Over 5 000 top-up child support grants processed

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that over five thousand Child Support Grant (CSG) Top-Up applications were processed by the end of July 2022.

Minimum age for criminal capacity increased

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The minimum age for capacity of criminal intent in children has been increased from 10 years to 12 years old through the amendment of the Child Justice Act of 2008.

OECD report calls for caution

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South Africa faces the threat of reversing social gains if it does not adequately address potential future shocks.

Draft Extradition Bill published

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Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Ronald Lamola, says international cooperation is imperative in fighting against sophisticated, multinational crimes.

Health responds after Limpopo Health MEC's video

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The Department of Health has acknowledged that the public healthcare system is struggling in some areas to meet the healthcare needs of the citizens and reduce the backlogs due to the unpredictably high number of undocumented migrants seeking healthcare services, other than the asylum-seekers and refugees.

PRASA getting back on track

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has assured labour that progress has been made in recovering the rail infrastructure following its destruction at the hands of criminal syndicates and opportunistic criminal activities during the hard lockdown.

Female researchers use science to change people's lives

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A group of female researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are using science and technology to solve societal problems faced by the country, especially in marginalised groups.