Articles for Marecia Damons
New SASSA system piloted in Bellville office
The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology
News | 4 May 2026
US funding cuts put Cape Town users at risk of not getting vital medicine
Streetscapes stepped in to help foot the bill for methadone costs after access issues at some centres
News | 1 May 2026
The high cost of negligence in the public health system
Billions of rands are paid out every year in legal claims
By Marecia Damons and David Capel
Feature | 29 April 2026
Dipuo Peters pays R190k to stop sheriff from taking her car
#UniteBehind says the amount Peters paid is “small compared” to her state capture “crimes”
Brief | 14 April 2026
Over 300 judgments outstanding for more than six months
Some matters have been outstanding for more than four years
News | 2 April 2026
City of Cape Town housing project has backyarders up in arms
Ravensmead backyarders fear they are being sidelined
News | 1 April 2026
Documentary reveals SA’s skewed food system
With nearly one in five households being food insecure, activists call for urgent action
News | 30 March 2026
Postbank to resume black card rollout in April
About 600,000 beneficiaries are still without the new card
Brief | 27 March 2026
Judiciary fails to report on late judgments
Most recent list published, October 2025, reflected the status of late judgments from nearly a year ago
Brief | 17 March 2026