Here’s the latest on March 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants, following President Ramaphosa’s cryptic State of the Nation Address (SONA) promises …

Out of nowhere an urgent February 2025 SASSA Postbank card deadline looms for beneficiaries. Here’s the latest on the card swap …

SASSA Older Person grants in March 2025 represent the final disbursement before long-awaited increases. However, it won’t be plain sailing …

A High Court ruling has put SASSA SRD grants in 2025 into a tailspin, with the National Treasury staring down a R35-billion barrel …

Here’s the latest on revisions to SASSA February 2025 Old-Age Grant payments, following the freezing of certain beneficiary accounts …

SASSA Older Person grants in February 2025 revert back to normal next month following early payments in January. Here’s the latest …

Portfolio Committee calls for full investigation into SASSA grants in 2025, imploring that officials found guilty of misconduct be fired …

High Court rules millions of residents have been ‘unlawfully’ excluded from SASSA grants for two years. Here’s more on the landmark ruling …

A legacy Social Pension programme from the time of apartheid is still being used to distribute SASSA grants in 2025. Here’s why …

With just ten weeks to go to April disbursements, the country’s beneficiaries still await confirmation on SASSA grant increases in 2025 …

Following early payment in the first month this year, February 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants revert back to normal going forward. Here’s more …

Payment of SASSA Older Person Grants in January 2025 come earlier than usual this year. Here’s why it’s happy New Year …

The agency has instigated new biometric security measures but here’s how criminals continued to scam SASSA grants all through 2024 …

More than 150 000 grant recipients suffered SASSA account suspension last year, as the New Year rolled over. Here’s how to protect yourself …

It’s been quite a rollercoaster for SASSA Old Age Grants in 2024. We retrace our steps and look ahead to better things in the New Year …

It’s good news for the approximately 8.9-million residents in line for Christmas SRD payments in 2024. Here’s how to confirm your status …

The Department of Social Development has released its final tally for SASSA Old-Age Grants this year. Here are the numbers …

After a trying year, disbursement of January 2025 SASSA Old-Age Grants – the first of the New Year – is just weeks away. Here’s the latest …

Here’s the latest on SASSA grants and Christmas, plus the one major benefit social welfare recipients can enjoy over the holidays …

Recipients of New Year SASSA grants will break the interminably long gap between December 2024 and January 2025 paydays. Here’s how …

In the face of glaring department inefficiencies, the National Treasury vows to crackdown on SASSA grants in 2025. Here’s more …

Acting regional manager says the ongoing criticism of SASSA in 2024 has “not gone down well” within the agency. Here’s why …

We bring you the latest on SASSA festive season Old Age grants 2024, including exciting news about increases in the New Year and more …

As the year wraps up, it’s time to look ahead to SASSA grant increases in 2025 and predict what the likely outlook will be …

SASSA tackles identity theft by announcing its latest findings to shore security of monthly social grants. Here’s what it found …

Here’s the latest update to SASSA Older Person grants for December 2024. And a warning about the final payment of the year …

How does SASSA compare to other African old-age pension schemes? We rank monthly benefits across the continent …

Here are the steps to follow if your SASSA application has been denied and you need to urgently log a ‘reconsideration request’ …

Disbursement of December 2024 SASSA Old-Age Grants – the last of this year – are just weeks away. Here’s the latest …

Calls for a commission of inquiry and the SASSA CEO to step down continue to grow as grievances mount. Here’s more …

With 2025 SASSA grant misinformation swirling, the Minister in the Presidency has rubbished claims that disbursements will be discontinued …

What is the cut-off date for SASSA old-age grant reapplication for 2025? And other notable festive season payment dates …

There are four courses of action you can follow if you suspect someone stole your SASSA grant and you want them held accountable …

Here’s the latest for 2024 SASSA festive season grants, including details on payment dates for final disbursements of the year …

It’s hurry up and wait for thousands of 2024 SASSA grant applicants struggling to access their monies in a timely manner. Here’s why …

This is the outlook for SASSA grants in 2025. And tips on how to budget for and safeguard your annual increase …

2025 SASSA grants should enjoy an adequate increase next year, following the minister’s ‘reality check’ budget statement. But there’s a catch.

Here’s how South African loan sharks are taking peoples’ SASSA grants hostage, and what you can do to protect yourself …

The department believes beneficiaries with ID cards and SASSA grants are less likely to fall foul of fraud and identity theft. Here’s why …

With end of year in sight, here’s the latest on November 2024 SASSA Older Person grants. Including how to apply and upcoming payment dates …

Home Affairs warns that SASSA beneficiaries without smart ID cards are more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft. Here’s why …

Yes, there is a SASSA grant for assisted living available. But only those with existing grants who are medically assessed are eligible …

SASSA grants in 2024 are the only tangible source of income for millions of South Africans. And still the agency squanders its resources …

What happens to your SASSA grant if you move and you do not alert the agency about your change of circumstances?

Following a spate of reported data breaches, we clarify if pensioners must reregister for SASSA Older Person Grants in November 2024 to remain eligible.

The outlook remains good for SASSA Old Age grants in November 2024. And we’ll run through all application requirements and payment dates …

SASSA’s R4-billion underspend on Social Relief of Distress (SRD) has far-reaching ramifications for all social grants …

Later this month, a Pretoria High Court will hear the case of SASSA acting unconstitutionally, due to ever-increasing grant denial rates …

And what the rest of the country can do to reduce 2024 SASSA queues, too. It’s all about education and access to digital technologies …

Long-awaited increases to SASSA old-age grants for October 2024 cannot come soon enough for millions. Here’s how to apply …

Long-awaited by beneficiaries, October 2024 SASSA grants will see their last increase for the year. Here are all the details …

Good news for beneficiaries! SASSA has released the payment dates for October 2024. Here’s when the old age grants can be collected.

It’s good news as 2024 SASSA grant increases comes into effect in October 2024. But not everyone will benefit …

We’ve got good news regarding SASSA Old Age grants for September 2024. Plus, all the requirements, how to apply and payment dates …

SASSA old-age grant beneficiaries will no longer receive a potential ‘double benefit’ through the Community Work Programme (CWP) …

Service at SASSA offices has been severely disrupted this week due to striking staff, with several branches closing completely. Here’s more …

As increases across the board draw near, here’s the latest regarding payments and eligibility for September 2024 SASSA grants …

All you need to know so you or an elderly loved one doesn’t fall foul of the latest SASSA old-age grant scam doing the rounds …

SASSA advises old-age grant beneficiaries to disregard recent misinformation circulating about additional payments.

It’s good news for legislation of SASSA Older Person grants for August 2024. And more on applications and pay dates for 2025 …

Bar Social Relief of Distress (SRD), you can report to any nearest SASSA office to you when applying. Here’s where to find them all,

South African government support for eligible old-age pensioners takes the form of a means-tested grant. Here’s how it works …

Many elderly people struggle to travel, so who does the agency allow to file a 2024 SASSA pension application on their behalf?

Winter is the hardest time of year for the aged, so here’s the latest information on SASSA Older Person grants for the second half of 2024 …

Despite commanding one of the largest government budgets, in a comparison of SASSA old-age pension versus the world, we don’t fare favourably.

What qualifications does the new custodian of SASSA grants, Sisisi Tolashe, have? And what makes her the right Minister of Social Development?

Here’s what to expect from the new Minister when it comes to August 2024 SASSA grants being disbursed to 24-million beneficiaries …

These nine sectors offer discounts for South African senior citizens to ease the financial burden and enhance the quality of life of the aged.

A new Minister of Social Development has been announced but it won’t impact payment of SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 today …

We look into the track record of the new 2024 Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, who will oversee SASSA grants and more …

With some concerted effort and forward thinking, here are eight ways pensioners are stretching their 2024 SASSA old-age grants …

With fierce negotiations ongoing within the Government of National Unity (GNU), here’s the latest for July 2024 SASSA government pension grants.

Here’s why government’s fear-based campaigning around the SASSA social grant failed it in the 29 May election …

Due to the uniqueness of the calendar year, it’s good news for beneficiaries keenly awaiting SASSA grant payments in July 2024. Here’s more …

In line with Free Basic Electricity, here’s how you can access City of Cape Town indigent benefits from 1 July 2024 …

We move into the second half of the year when July 2024 SASSA grants are disbursed to approximately 24-million beneficiaries. Here’s more …

If you’re looking after a minor, can a beneficiary receive a SASSA pension and childcare grant at the same time? We take a closer look …

Following the General Elections, we look at payment dates, amounts, and all the latest on June 2024 SASSA Old-age pension grants.

With cost of living only rising in Mzansi, it’s disheartening to see how old-age pensioners survive on SASSA grants in 2024 …

With June 2024 SASSA old-age pension grants one month away, here’s what to expect and how to plan ahead for the next agency disbursement …

The plight of Mzansi’s aged is only worsening in 2024, but here are the ways old-age pensioners get financial help in South Africa …

Following gazetted amendments to 2024 SASSA asset and means tests, more beneficiaries appear to be falling foul of the regulations. But why?

The latest research finds millions of SASSA social grant recipients are tripling their income by engaging in these types of informal work…

Democratic Alliance inspects SASSA offices, and finds them in a dismal state, with nothing but complaints in the queues. Here’s more …

Following revelations of millions in grants being paid to the deceased, stricter SASSA means test in 2024 will spell the end of free rides …

Keep up to date with the latest agency developments to ensure you’re not excluded from SASSA old-age grants in May 2024.

From the next payment date, to info on disbursement amounts, here are all the updated details on May 2024 SASSA Older Persons grants.

The Minister of Social Development has announced amended SASSA social grants in terms of the Social Assistance Act. Here’s more …

A woman is accused of defrauding SASSA by claiming welfare while her company won lucrative R88-million government tenders. Here’s more …

As the South African Social Security Agency gears up for May 2024 payments, here’s the latest on SASSA offices nearest you …

Spend and save your upcoming SASSA grant payments for May 2024 wisely, now that stipends are no longer keeping pace with inflation …

Here’s what you need to know in case your 2024 SASSA pension is reviewed by the agency and you’re suddenly excluded …

Following a phased approach from January to April, all SASSA cash points are now closed. But traditional leaders aren’t happy about it …

Here’s the latest on May 2024 SASSA old-age grants, including application requirements, as well as updated payment amounts and dates …

Sadly, the plight of South African pensioners in 2024 is only worsening. But here are FIVE lifelines that can ease the burden …

Rising cost of living and the upcoming elections provide an uncertain outlook for May 2024 SASSA grants. Here’s why beneficiaries should save.

Updated payment and application details have been released regarding the SASSA Older Persons grant for May 2024. Here’s more …

With the 2024 General Elections just eight weeks away, what will happen to SASSA grants if the ANC is ousted from government?

After the April 2024 increases, these are the FIVE highest paying SASSA grants disbursed by the South African Social Security Agency.

Not every SASSA application has an asset and means tested attached to it, but here are the FIVE things every applicant does require.