The extension of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to March 2028 provides continued support to millions of unemployed people, but reflects a lack of political will to make
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is a moment of pride for South Africa and for all who believe that law, dignity and accountability must
In August 2026, Black Sash, in partnership with the National Planning Commission (NPC), convened a two-day workshop with members of the Social Protection Floor (SPF) Collective. Participants came from the
Black Sash visited the ENS Pro Bono Office in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, on 17 September 2026 to host a community workshop on social grants, Regulation 13 and access to support
In the run-up to the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Dullah Omar School for Paralegalism held its 10th annual gathering – a milestone for a programme that has become a
Black Sash has been made aware of an email circulating under the name “Black Sash Collective” threatening demonstrations and calling for the cancellation of several Heritage Day events in and
Black Sash stands with women of South Africa who live in fear for their lives on a daily basis. Black Sash stands with women who have been made afraid to go
16 September 2026 Black Sash’s National Helpline is receiving an increase in calls from social-grant beneficiaries who have questions or problems relating to SASSA’s grant review process. Some beneficiaries are
From 1 September 2026, SASSA Gold Cards are no longer working. Beneficiaries who still rely on these cards will need to have switched to the new Postbank Black Card or
Women’s economic power is inseparable from care work, social protection, and the ability to make real choices about work and survival. Under the Women’s Month theme “Empowered Women, Empowered Nations,”
