The Xolani Gwala Show

[WATCH] ConCourt heard arguments from parties involved in social grants crisis

15 March 2017 10:41 AM

Social Development and the South African Social Security Agency explained why an interim contract with CPS should be allowed.

There is a crisis at Sassa if a decision is not made today: Pierre de Vos

15 March 2017 11:33 AM

According to CPS, if a contract is not in place by the end of Wednesday, it doesn't guarantee that grants will be paid.

Sassa and Bathabile Dlamini due to present their cases to ConCourt

15 March 2017 9:50 AM

The Constitutional Court will hear on Wednesday morning why Sassa wants a new interim contract with CPS to pay social grants.

Gordhan and Belamant's contradictory timelines on Treasury to CPS cash flow

15 March 2017 8:02 AM

Cash Paymaster Services CEO Serge Belamant says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was ill-advised.

'Grindrod Bank (though deadly silent) is utterly involved in Sassa saga'

14 March 2017 6:34 PM

Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka shines a light on Grindrod Bank, offering its Board of Directors a chance to do the right thing.

Gordhan assures Scopa grants will be paid

14 March 2017 4:13 PM

The finance minister says only a short term interim agreement may be reached between CPS and the Social Development Department.

Sassa and Social Development minister tardy for another ConCourt deadline

14 March 2017 3:52 PM

Time is ticking in the social grants payment fiasco. Meanwhile, Sassa and Minister Bathabile Dlamini arrived late to file papers.

Mogoeng orders Sassa and Bathabile Dlamini to explain missing Monday deadline

14 March 2017 12:51 PM

Chief Justice's new Tuesday 3 pm deadline in place for Sassa CEOs and Social Development Minister to file affidavits.

Social development workers to join Nehawu strike (and Sassa may follow)

14 March 2017 12:43 PM

Sassa employees could soon join the strike as well if negotiations don't go as planned, says Nehawu's deputy general secretary.

Sassa missed ConCourt deadline but filed response electronically later

14 March 2017 9:00 AM

The South Africa Social Security Agency's (Sassa) legal advisor says they did meet the ConCourt deadline.

Finance Minister to explain Treasury's role in social grants crisis

14 March 2017 7:36 AM

Sassa and Social Development on Monday failed to meet the ConCourt's deadline to explain plans to pay social grants from April 1.

Sassa defies court order as ConCourt's deadline is missed

14 March 2017 8:19 AM

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) failed to answer 17 questions put forward by the Constitutional Court.

Sassa saga deadline: Bathabile Dlamini to reveal terms of new CPS contract

13 March 2017 12:28 PM

Monday 4pm cut off for the Constitutional Court to hear all details regarding the payment of social grants from 1 April.

'I've been on sick leave': Sassa CEO sets the record straight

13 March 2017 9:40 AM

Sassa CEO Thokozani Magwaza says he isn't aware of a tiff between himself and Minister Bathabile Dlamini after taking sick leave.

D-Day for Bathabile Dlamini to explain Sassa crisis to ConCourt

13 March 2017 7:00 AM

ConCourt ordered Social Development Minister to reveal details of new contract between Sassa and CPS to pay social grants.

Black Sash satisfied with Concourt's grip on Sassa

9 March 2017 12:56 PM

Chief Justice Mogoeng has asked Sassa for the full details of the decision making around its inability to pay out social grants.

Scopa calls Finance Minister to give answers on Sassa contract number crunching

8 March 2017 8:32 AM

Scopa chair says it's still unclear what the plan is for 1 April, even though Minister Dlamini insists that grants will be paid.

Bathabile Dlamini dodges questions about costs of new CPS contract

7 March 2017 4:30 PM

Min. Bathabile Dlamini says she won’t be drawn on how much a new deal with Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) will cost the taxpayer.

Minister Bathabile Dlamini remains mum before Scopa on CPS contract details

7 March 2017 12:31 PM

Social Development Minister finally answers questions on social grants payments before Parliament's Scopa but deal not signed yet.

D-Day for Bathabile Dlamini to explain Sassa crisis before Parliament

7 March 2017 8:51 AM

Parliament's Scopa summoned Minister Bathabile Dlamini to explain plans to pay social grants from April 1.

There are corrupt interests in Sassa saga, don't get side-tracked - Scopa chair

6 March 2017 5:05 PM

The legality and terms of a new contract between CPS and Sassa should be the biggest concern in the grants mess, says Themba Godi.

Officials benefitted from Sassa/CPS contract - Scopa chair

6 March 2017 12:35 PM

Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts chair says Minister Bathabile Dlamini deliberately failed the process.

Time running out for Sassa beneficiaries 1 April payment deadline - Black Sash

1 March 2017 8:00 AM

The Black Sash says they it is intending to lodge an application with the courts to ensure that Sassa beneficiaries are protected.

Black Sash questions minister's absence during Sassa presentations in Parliament

2 February 2017 1:06 PM

Minister Bathabile Dlamini was not in Parliament when Sassa explained turn-around plan to pay social grants for next 12 months.

Sassa undertakes R141b social grants distribution despite concerns raised

30 November 2016 10:54 AM

Civil society organisations have cautioned against Sassa's plan, claiming lack of readiness for the changes.

The battle against Sassa illegal deductions continues

22 November 2016 9:25 AM

Black Sash is determined to get to the bottom of illegal deduction on social grants by companies offering funeral policies.

Minister Dlamini halts exploitation of welfare recipients by private insurers

9 May 2016 4:40 PM

Minister Bathabile Dlamini made amendments to the Social Assistance Act, putting an end to unauthorised deductions on Social grants

'It's unacceptable that government officials pay R75 for luxury apartments'

18 October 2018 10:46 AM

IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa says the party is calling for a review of these rates that are a cost to taxpayers.

[WATCH] Man exposes people selling stolen goods on Facebook

18 October 2018 8:53 AM

Anton Fourie says he used his phone to record the interaction to create awareness of what is going on in the community.

[WATCH] Sars boss confusing, evasive testimony at Nugent Commission

18 October 2018 8:27 AM

Khabazela shares some of the most popular tweets, posts, and videos on 'What's gone viral'.

Pieter du Toit on VBS, Malema's EFF and contradicting ethics

17 October 2018 6:07 PM

Malema has accused the rogue unit of still being operational and Pravin Gordhan of working in the background against the EFF.

Zondi tells court that she had to 'look happy' in church out of fear for Omotoso

17 October 2018 1:55 PM

Cheryl Zondi is testifying against Pastor Timothy Omotoso who is accused of rape and human trafficking in his Durban church.

Getting drunk improves creative problem solving - Harvard Business School

3 July 2018 7:21 PM

Bruce Whitfield asks branding and advertising expert Andy Rice about a peculiar study that has creatives reaching for the tequila.