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Fransman wins DA’s food for votes case
The DA has lost the case it brought against Marius Fransman and other figures, who were accused of canvassing for votes with food parcels.
Western Cape food for votes case in court
The DA has accused Western Cape ANC chair Marius Fransman and Sassa CEO Virginia Petersen of handing out food parcels while campaigning for the ANC.
Editorial: Don’t short-change the poor
The Institute of Race Relations argued in a report this week, that grants have been crucial to improved living standards over the past decade.
Social grants ensure citizen development
SASSA is currently responsible for the disbursement of 10.5 million grants to more than 15 million beneficiaries each month.
Public sector: Provincial and local government
Lael Bethlehem, Tasneem Essop, Nondumiso Maphazi, Lulama Matyolo-Dube, Nandi Mayethula-Khoza, Amanda Nair and more …