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Grants review process to ascertain eligibility of beneficiaries

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has noted commentary about the social grants review process that the agency is currently undertaking to ascertain the eligibility of identified beneficiaries suspected of having additional income that was not disclosed.

Protecting our environment, creating opportunities 

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South Africa continues to face a host of interconnected socioeconomic and environmental challenges. These include the triple challenges of inequality, poverty, and unemployment, which are further compounded by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

President notes US tariff announcement

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from the United States (US) President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. 

Call for stronger BRICS, G20 synergy to champion developing nations

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa says Brazil’s leadership of BRICS and COP30, together with South Africa’s Presidency of the G20, provides a unique opportunity to send a strong signal of unity and solidarity in support of the rights and interests of developing economy countries.

Toasting the successes of SA’s Constitutional Court 

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Just as birthdays are traditionally marked with celebration and some reflection, South Africa’s Constitutional Court recently blew out the candles in celebration of its 30th birthday, having continued to make a positive impact on society.

Report finds racial bias in medical schemes

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An independent panel investigating racial bias in South Africa’s medical aid schemes has reaffirmed its earlier findings that black healthcare providers were disproportionately accused of fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) from 2012 to 2019. 

Police Commissioner commends sentencing in Magaqa case 

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The National Police Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has commended the efforts of the investigating team in securing a 25-year imprisonment sentence imposed on hitman Sibusiso Ncengwa for the murder of Sindiso Magaqa in July 2017.

C20 initiative makes progress ahead of G20 Summit

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Chairperson of the Civil 20 (C20) Thulani Tshefuta says from December 2024 to date, they have managed to register more than 1 900 organisations that participate in C20 structures and processes.