Tauhierah Salie

LOCAL The SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) has paid R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grants to 4,102 refugees and 15,258 asylum seekers since the introduction of the grant. Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu revealed the figures in a response to a written parliamentary question from EFF MP Laetitia Heloise Arries. The SRD grant is meant for South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers and special permit holders between the ages of 18 and […]

LOCAL A group of 10,000 newly trained constables will hit the ground from December 13 to fight festive season crime. The constables, who will graduate next week, are part of the #Project10,000 officers initiative. They will be deployed to various stations, units and service points to bolster capacity and enhance police visibility. This comes as the police ministry kick-starts its festive season operations inspection roadshow in Limpopo on Monday. The […]

LOCAL The National Prosecuting Authority says bullying has become rife not only in schools, but also in society. The Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, and Director of Public Prosecutions in KwaZulu-Natal, Elaine Zungu, have led an anti-bullying march at the Durban beachfront. The march is part of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Learners, parents, teachers and various NGOs who […]