South Africa: Budget 2026 - Social Grants to Go Up in April
South Africa's Finance Minister announced an above-inflation increase in social grants, effective from April 1, 2026.
Reykjadalur does not receive grants and cancels part of its operations
Reykjadalur has announced the cancellation of part of its summer programs due to a lack of ongoing funding for support projects.
Giving Legitimacy to 'Yoon Seok-youl's Martial Law'? The Dangerous Recognition of Judge Ji Kwi-yeon, Explored by Jang Dong-hyuk
The court's ruling on Yoon Seok-youl includes a troubling recognition that grants legitimacy to the circumstances under which martial law could be declared by the president, raising significant political and social conflict.
INSS holds a drive this weekend with over 11,000 services
The National Institute of Social Security (INSS) is hosting service drives across the country this weekend, offering over 11,000 service slots aimed at expediting benefit analysis and grants.
South Africa: 70,000 Grant Payments Suspended in Crackdown
SASSA has suspended 70,000 social grant payments amid intensified reviews to ensure compliance among approximately 400,000 beneficiaries.
South Africa: 70,000 Grant Payments Suspended in Crackdown
SASSA has suspended 70,000 social grant payments for non-compliance as part of a stringent review process involving various governmental and financial institutions.
S presents new "wallet promise": It's the turn of ordinary people
The Social Democrats unveil a new "wallet promise" ahead of the elections, focusing on returning lost benefits to ordinary citizens, including increased child and study grants, lower drug prices, free dental care for youth, and stricter regulations on banks and food chains.
A piece of chicken places a child among celebrities and grants him free membership in an English club
A young fan, Rory, becomes a viral sensation after crying when his father took a piece of chicken from his plate while they attended a Wolverhampton match, leading to a heartfelt response from the club.
Decided to support men's organizations instead of the police
The Department of Social Affairs and Housing in Iceland allocated millions in grants to a men's shelter organization, overriding concerns about its leadership's competence, at the expense of police funding.
"Renovate-Rent": Grants up to 90% for the renovation of old homes
The new housing program will offer grants of up to 90% for renovation work and a subsidy of up to €27,000, set to start in the first five months of 2026, according to the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Domna Michailidou.