Zwelinzima Vavi PS the Universal Basic Income Coalition UBIC will be addressing the portfolio committee on Social Development on this unfolding crisis in the next couple of weeks.

Millions of South Africans lose out on welfare grants because of a flawed application system, including an automated means test. #SASSAGrants #WhoGetsVerified #VerifiedByInjustice context.news/digital-divide…

ARTICLE | IEJ’s Kelle Howson, Labour and Social Security Senior Researcher, says SA must shift from restrictive targeting to inclusive systems. •9 in 10 eligible SRD applicants excluded •Digital system fails poorest communities Full article: ow.ly/G6L550WlqsW

🟣 JOIN OUR TEAM We are looking for a committed and values-driven Human Resources Manager to join our team. If you’re passionate about social justice and experienced in developing HR systems that support staff well-being, ensure compliance and strengthen organisational culture —

We welcome this engagement and recognise the value of constructive dialogue and remain firm in our commitment to raising the voices of those most affected by delays, exclusions and administrative failures within the system. While we acknowledge the new CEO’s willingness to

What’s really going on with SASSA latest review process? Thousands of beneficiaries are being flagged, cut off or left in the dark and the impact is devastating. Join the conversation on #KonkaBokamoso at 18h15 tonight - our Helpline Manager Kgothatso Sibanda unpacks

Are you having issues accessing your grant? We’ve got your back! Struggling with SASSA delays, non-payments or deductions? 📞 Call the Black Sash Helpline for free paralegal support and info on your rights. #freelegaladvice #adviceoffice #socialprotection

Black Sash Responds to Minister Tolashe’s Basic Income Grant Announcement: We welcome Social Development Minister Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s announcement during her Budget Vote speech yesterday in Parliament of RSA that government is “moving forward” with the introduction of a Basic Income Grant

Black Sash notes with concern recent media reports suggesting a “clash” between our organisation and SASSA over the ongoing grants review process. Such headlines are misleading, unhelpful and risk undermining constructive efforts to strengthen South Africa’s social

The fraud GOOD councillors uncovered in Breede Valley, where 18 yr olds were already on SASSA system as SRD Grant beneficiaries, aligns with what the Stellenbosch students discovered. Young poor people are more victims of a cruel social grant system that’s

Black Sash reacts to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Q2 unemployment statistics and is calling for urgent implementation of Basic Income Support as unemployment crisis deepens. #BasicIncomeGrantNOW #StatsSA #unemploymentrate