Lee-Yandra Paulsen

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have renewed their commitment to improving services for grant beneficiaries following their first formal meeting in more than a year. The engagement focused on strengthening cooperation between the two organisations to ensure grant beneficiaries receive more efficient and accessible service delivery across the province. Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt welcomed the […]

Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimphane has warned that anyone who harbours or employs undocumented foreign nationals could face prosecution under the Immigration Act, following the arrest of a suspect accused of harbouring undocumented migrants. Speaking during a National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) briefing, Dimphane urged employers to ensure that domestic workers, gardeners, and other employees have the necessary legal documentation before offering them employment. Independent policing and […]

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has approached the High Court in Pretoria seeking an urgent interdict to halt the implementation of phase two of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act. The legislation is designed to deal with traffic offences through an administrative system, easing pressure on the courts and introducing a demerit points system aimed at removing repeat offenders from the roads. However, SALGA said […]

After years of delays, amendments, and extensive public consultation, South Africa is moving closer to implementing stricter tobacco control measures following Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Health's endorsement of the desirability of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. The proposed legislation seeks to significantly tighten the regulation of smoking and vaping in the country. It includes provisions to ban smoking and vaping in indoor public spaces, introduce plain […]

As concerns grow over anti-immigration protests in parts of South Africa, members of the Somali community say they are increasingly worried about safety, stability, and strained social relations in affected areas. Reports indicate rising anxiety among foreign nationals living in township communities, where small businesses remain vulnerable. Somali activist Abdirahman Hassan says the situation has created widespread fear and disrupted daily life for many. “The community has felt constant panic […]

The Department of Home Affairs has stated that it has expanded its partnership with the banking sector, with 203 bank branches now offering Smart ID card replacement services nationwide. Minister Leon Schreiber said the rollout has significantly improved access, increasing availability of Smart ID services by 73% within just three months. He explained the initiative is part of efforts to phase out the green barcoded ID book while also strengthening […]