What steps should I take when… | GroundUp
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · If your housing status says you are approved, you can log onto the Housing Subsidy Portal (hssonline.gov.za) or contact other sources to find out when your house will be allocated. You need to sign a happy letter and …
Two-year extension for Zimbabwe and Lesotho permit holders
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Friday that new permits will be issued for holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit and the Lesotho Exemption Permit, valid until 29 November 2025. The decision follows legal challenges by civil society organisations against the termination of the permits by year end.
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WEBGroundUp is a non-profit media organisation that publishes original public interest news on education, health, sanitation, immigration and human rights. Read the latest stories on strikes, police brutality, lottery, housing and more.
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.
Expropriation: what does the Constitution say? | GroundUp
WEBMar 5, 2018 · The web page explains the current legal framework and the proposed amendment for expropriation of property in South Africa, especially land reform. It outlines the requirements, principles and questions for expropriation with or without compensation, and the implications for other acts.
Everything you need to know about government housing
WEBJul 20, 2017 · Learn about the different types of government housing projects, eligibility criteria, application processes and how to check your status on the Online Housing Subsidy Portal. This article is regularly updated and provides information for South African citizens and foreign residents.
Recaptured Thabo Bester returns to the courtroom | GroundUp
WEBApr 14, 2023 · Thabo Bester in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Photo: Becker Semela. Recaptured in Tanzania and brought back to South Africa, convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester appeared in the …
Sex work: where criminal law has no place | GroundUp
WEBJan 24, 2023 · A draft statute to abolish criminal penalties for sex work has been approved by Cabinet and is open for public comment. The Bill aims to protect sex workers from abuse, stigma and violence, and is supported by …
How do I apply for an RDP house? - GroundUp News
WEBJun 19, 2019 · GroundUp publishes original public interest news. We mainly cover education, health, sanitation, immigration and human rights stories.
Mpumalanga crisis: why is nobody listening? - GroundUp News
WEBIn August 2014 the Bench Marks Foundation released its Policy Gap 9 on South African coal mining. This report contains an exhaustive analysis of the problems created by the extraordinary concentration of coal mines in Mpumalanga: the awful living conditions of mine-affected communities and the lamentable failure of mining companies to meaningfully or positively engage with them; the ...