Everything you need to know about government housing
WEBJul 20, 2017 · Government subsidy housing (commonly known as RDP houses) These are houses that have been built by the government and are given to low-income families. Government Subsidy houses are owned, not rented, by beneficiaries. To qualify for an RDP house you must meet the National Housing Subsidy Scheme criteria.
Everything you need to know about social grants | GroundUp
WEBApr 7, 2017 · The Social Assistance Act of 2004 and regulations of the act provide the legal framework for the administration of seven social grants. Grants are targeted at categories of people who are vulnerable to poverty and in need of state support. These are older people, people with disabilities and children.
How do I know where I am on t… | GroundUp
WEBMay 15, 2019 · If you are not on the Cape Town list, you can contact the Department of Human Settlements at this toll free number: 0800 146 873. I have pasted Groundup’s list of Government housing assistance contact details below: Housing Enquiries Hotline: 0800 146 873. Gauteng: 011 355 4000. Western Cape: 079 769 1207 (Please Call Me)
How can I apply for the late … | GroundUp
WEBUnder Level 3 lockdown, a person had to make an appointment with Home Affairs to apply for late registration of birth. As no new announcement has been made by Home Affairs since Level 2 started, it is likely that you still have to make an appointment. All birth registration is regulated by the Births and Deaths Registration Act of 1992.
Why is my RDP application sta… | GroundUp
WEBMay 19, 2023 · The long answer. "In allocation" means that the provincial Allocation Committee is in the process of deciding who should be allocated a house and you are among the applicants being considered. You should go to the municipal housing office where you originally made your application and update your details (like your new phone number) immediately ...
Loadshedding: here are your options | GroundUp
WEBJan 31, 2023 · Less than R10,000: Option 1 - small adjustments. For this amount of money you can convert to an affordable gas oven and stove, get battery operated or solar lights, and install a low-cost UPS to keep your router, cellphones and laptops going during loadshedding. You might also consider buying a power pack for …
Here’s how South Africa’s social grant system has changed since …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Since 1994, government spending on social grants has increased from R10.5-billion in 1994 to R232.7-billion - about 11% of the R21-trillion national budget - in 2022. When adjusted for inflation, social grant expenditure has quadrupled since 1994. As a percentage of South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grant expenditure has …
Learners with disabilities must get a place in school | GroundUp
WEBNov 3, 2022 · Learners with disabilities are still being denied access to basic education in South Africa. Yet section 29 (1) of the Constitution unambiguously affirms that “everyone” has a right to basic education, including adult basic education. This means that children should be let in and not left out, as an Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) report ...
Questions & answers about the National Minimum Wage
WEBDec 13, 2018 · On 27 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Minimum Wage Act.This was a significant moment for workers, because while certain vulnerable employees in, for example, the farming, hospitality and domestic work sectors have had sector-specific minimum wage standards, this is the first time that a universal minimum wage is a reality in South Africa.
R350 grant: SASSA in court over “unfair” exclusions | GroundUp
WEBSep 5, 2023 · The IEJ is disputing the SRD regulations, saying millions of people are unfairly excluded because of a budget cap. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) said that the grant is misunderstood and it is not an unemployment grant. Kersha Govender, from Richards Bay, told GroundUp that she received the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD ...