South Africa News News South Africa » Social: Government targets 350 000 social grant reviews to safeguard system
Social Development Minister Dina Pule says government will review more than 350 000 social grants during the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the social assistance ...
News South Africa » Social: What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
Addressing student mental health in South Africa means prioritising both social connections and sexual wellbeing, fostering environments where students thrive instead of merely ...
News South Africa » Social: International migrants, jobs and crime in South Africa: What do the numbers show?
Amid rising hostility towards international migrants, anti-migrant protests have spread across South Africa in 2026. Some have involved intimidation, the denial of access to public services and fatal ...
News South Africa » Social: Sassa Dismisses Four Officials Over R33 Million Social Grants Fraud
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed four officials from its Nebo Local Office in Sekhukhune after they were found guilty of involvement in a R33 million social grants fraud ...
News South Africa » Social: Xenophobia and vigilantism: A critical look at South Africa's social crisis
Recent social media footage reveals the alarming rise of xenophobia in South Africa, as vigilantes confront foreign nationals in violent encounters. What does this mean for the future of our society?
News South Africa » Social: South Africa: 4 Sassa officials fired following $2mln social grants fraud scheme
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has dismissed four officials from its Nebo Local Office in Sekhukhune after they were found guilty of involvement in a R33m social grants fraud scheme.
News South Africa » Social: Youth, social media and polarisation in South Africa
Distrust in the state is widespread among young South Africans, contributing to polarisation and raising urgent questions for democratic renewal. Distrust in the state is widespread among young South ...
News South Africa » Social: What’s overlooked in student mental health in South Africa: social connection and sexual wellbeing
But mental health is not only the absence of distress or illness. It is also the presence of wellbeing: feeling connected to others, being satisfied with one’s life overall, and having the ability to ...