The South African Social Security Agency has distanced itself from an alleged scam targeting elderly grant beneficiaries. SASSA says pensioners are reportedly being misled into signing up for funeral policies after being promised free food parcels. The agency stresses that all its services are free and warns beneficiaries never to share personal information with strangers. SASSA urges grant recipients to remain vigilant and report suspected fraudsters to law enforcement authorities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson 

The South African Social Security Agency has distanced itself from an alleged scam targeting elderly grant beneficiaries. SASSA says pensioners are reportedly being misled into signing up for funeral policies after being promised free food parcels. The agency stresses that all its services are free and warns beneficiaries never to share personal information with strangers. SASSA urges grant recipients to remain vigilant and report suspected fraudsters to law enforcement authorities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson&nbsp;

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SASSA investigates unauthorized funeral cover deductions

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs often fill a void by offering a sense of belonging, protection, and financial support. Children as young as 14 are reportedly being recruited, deepening concerns about the future of vulnerable communities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of Inspire Network and a steering committee member of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Imraahn Mukaddam 

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs often fill a void by offering a sense of belonging, protection, and financial support. Children as young as 14 are reportedly being recruited, deepening concerns about the future of vulnerable communities.&nbsp;Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of Inspire Network and a steering committee member of the Cape Crime Crisis Coalition Imraahn Mukaddam&nbsp;

Cape crime crisis coalition warns gangs exploit school holidays.

The Children Institute and Legal Resources Centre wants the Western Cape High Court to order home affairs to develop and execute a plan to clear its birth registration backlog. The institute says thousands of children currently live without legal recognition and documentation denying them access to healthcare, grants and education. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Attorney at Legal Resources Centre, which is representing the Children's Institute UCT and a group of South African parents in the court case, Claire Rankin

 

The Children Institute and Legal Resources Centre wants the Western Cape High Court to order home affairs to develop and execute a plan to clear its birth registration backlog. The institute says thousands of children currently live without legal recognition and documentation denying them access to healthcare, grants and education. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Attorney at Legal Resources Centre, which is representing the Children's Institute UCT and a group of South African parents in the court case, Claire Rankin
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Backlog leaves children invisible without birth registration.

The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.  Bongiwe Zwane Spoke to SABC News Reporter Culvin Mabasa 

The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.&nbsp; Bongiwe Zwane Spoke to SABC News Reporter Culvin Mabasa&nbsp;

SASSA investigates unauthorized funeral cover deductions

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