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Power of patronage: Sassa CEO Mr Themba Matlou appointment as head of Sassa allegedly forms part of a broader trend of irregular appointments in social development. Photo: Sassa
SASSA

R30 million to make Sassa CEO look good

Sassa CEO Themba Matlou faces scrutiny over a R30-million media tender where R29 million was allegedly spent in the first year to shape press coverage and shield management from…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
Lumka Oliphant. Image: Supplied/Instagram
LABOUR RELATIONS

Lumka Oliphant wins reinstatement, R1.5m back pay in unfair dismissal ruling

The Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council has ruled that Lumka Oliphant was unfairly dismissed, ordering her reinstatement and R1.5 million in back pay.

  • Brian Sokutu
2 min read
Aid: Citizens queing to apply for social grants in Taung. Photo: Sassa
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Billions sit idle as poor cry for help

Parliamentary committee members have voiced outrage after the Department of Social Development underspent R4.879 billion allocated for social grants, returning vital funds to the…

  • Brian Sokutu
4 min read
Sandy Godlwana was relocated to serve as acting chief director of communications in the department of social development. Photos: Department of Social Development
GOVERNMENT SPENDING

R670k hotel bill for senior official

The Department of Social Development (DSD) is under scrutiny for spending over R670 000 on hotel accommodation for its chief director of communications, Sandy Godlwana, during…

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read