MONITOR newsletter April

MONITOR newsletter           

 A monthly newsletter to keep communities informed about what is happening in Parliament  April/May 2016

Justice

 

 

Illegal deductions from Social Grants

There has been outrage and concern about the illegal deductions from the grants from SASSA beneficiaries. More...

 
 

 

Femicide

 

 

Did you know?
The Department of Water and Sanitation has introduced a new initiative called Drop-The-Block to reduce potable water consumption by one litre per flush. More…

 
 

 

Socio Economic Rights for All

Marginalisation

 

 

Detention conditions

In South Africa, many prisoners are incarcerated in conditions that fall far short of those guaranteed in the Constitution. More...

 
 

 

Maritime security

Human settlement plans for this year
The Department of Human Settlements’ targets for 2016/17 include the upgrading of 2 200 informal settlements, creating 35 000 affordable rental housing opportunities and to provide technical support to municipalities. More...

 
 

 

Legislative Developments

ICC Africa

 

 

You are invited to comment on the following bills. More...

 
 

 

Infographic

Violent extremism

 

 

Women and the 2016 Local Government Elections. More...
 

 
 

 

 

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