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.

Many South Africans who are unable to work rely on social grants. Below is useful information about the SASSA disability grant.

The social security agency says there has been no 2024 SASSA data breach whatsoever, after two students claim to have hacked the system …

Looting, corruption and a lack of accountability are just the start of systemic SASSA security issues. Here’s how they were uncovered …

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 …

There’s no need to panic says the agency, as it sets the record straight on how many 2024 SASSA SRD applications it received …

With applications and denials through the roof, social justice groups are challenging the R370 October SASSA SRD grant in the High Court …

SASSA SRD grant hits a staggering 17 million applications but how will they verify information. Let’s find out the latest!

It’s good news for newly increased October 2024 SASSA Disability Grants, which are disbursed today. Here’s who qualifies …

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 …

SASSA payment alert! Get the latest grant payment dates and increased amounts for October 2024. Stay informed and plan ahead.

The agency is urging young mothers with newborn babies to come forward for October 2024 SASSA Child Support grants. Here’s why …

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

SASSA has reminded social grant beneficiaries of the payment dates for its various social grants for the month of October.

Beneficiaries are set to receive their second increase of the year. Here are the SASSA grant payment dates for October.

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

Diarise the following payment dates in 2024 for Older person’s grants, Disability grants and Children’s grants for the remainder of the year.

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

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced paying September grants this week. Here’s who can collect today.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced paying September grants this week. Here’s who can collect today.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will commence paying September grants from today, Tuesday, 3 September.

SASSA has released the payment dates for September 2024. Here’s when beneficiaries can collect their social grants.

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

SASSA is responsible for distributing EIGHT grants and allowances to disadvantaged people who require financial assistance in South Africa.

Diarise the following payment dates in 2024 for Older person’s grants, Disability grants and Children’s grants for the remainder of the year.

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

You may actually be eligible for one of the two 2024 SASSA Disability Grants. Here’s the difference, who qualifies, and how you can apply …

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 …

The SRD War Veterans Grant offers much-needed financial assistance to South African veterans who served in World War II and the Korean War.

The SRD Grant is a vital support for South Africans in financial need. Knowing the eligibility, requirements, and application process can boost your chances of receiving it.

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.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced paying August’s grants last Friday – and will conclude today.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has commenced paying August grants. Here’s who can collect today …

Did you know, through SASSA Children’s grants for August 2024,
the government has made provision for financially distressed parents looking after a minor? Here’s more …

Here’s the latest on July 2024 SASSA SRD payments. Including how to apply for and check the status of your government stipend …

Latest survey reveals one out of every two South African pensioners will be working beyond the retirement age of 60. Here’s why …

In a bid to improve communication with beneficiaries, SASSA has released more info about the biometric verification process for grants …

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,

The Department of Social Development has billions of Rands stashed away to assist needy residents support a child. Here’s how to apply …

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

Agency warns against a SASSA food parcel scam offering R1 000-worth of products. It says it’s a fake and beneficiaries should beware …

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 …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced paying July’s grants earlier this week. Here’s who can collect today …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced paying July grants this week. Here’s who can collect today …

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

SASSA is mandated by law to provide assistance to all poor families with minors through July 2024 SASSA childcare grants payable on this day.

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 …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will commence paying July grants from today, Tuesday, 2 July.

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.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have released payment dates for July, 2024: here’s when you can get your grant ICYMI.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a biometric identification verification. Here’s what you need to know.

SASSA reveals why grant beneficiaries with green ID books are struggling with their new verification process.

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

Former Minister Lindiwe Zulu’s parting shot for R370 SRD grants was SASSA biometric verification. But now there are widespread complaints …

Many beneficiaries have reported difficulties accessing their grants due to the recently implemented identity checks to combat fraud.

What to expect from June 2024 SASSA Social Relief of Distress grants in the aftermath of Government of National Unity politics …

SASSA is in charge of all local social grant payments. Here’s when you can expect your next social grant for July, 2024.

Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Social Development and custodian of SASSA grants since 2019, will be not be returning to parliament. Here’s why …

Diarise the following payment dates in 2024 for Older person’s grants, Disability grants and Children’s grants for the remainder of the year.

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

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced the paying of June grants this week. Are you eligible?

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 …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) commenced the paying of June grants this week. Are you eligible?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will commence paying June grants from today, Tuesday, 4 June.

The Minister of Social Development has released payment dates for post-election SASSA grants, in line with the Social Assistance Act …

Diarise the following payment dates for Older person’s grants, Disability grants and Children’s grants for June 2024.

With government in limbo after the election, here’s the latest on June 2024 SASSA childcare grants, including who qualifies and how to apply.

With the vote all but finalised, it’s clear that 2024 SASSA grant beneficiaries have turned their backs on the ANC. And here’s why …

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

The agency has confirmed that May 2024 SASSA SRD grants will be available from today onwards. Here’s how beneficiaries can collect …

Stats SA has revealed that women run 42% of South African households in 2024 as the sole breadwinner. That’s more than two-fifths of Mzansi.

In arguably its most blatant electioneering move yet, the ANC promises a Basic Income Grant by 2026 if it is reelected …

Stats SA reveals that the number of people who receive SASSA grants in 2024 is significantly higher than many had realised. Here’s why …

Here’s an important notice to all beneficiaries regarding SASSA 2024 election day payments, running from 25-30 May 2024 …

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

SASSA is responsible for distributing EIGHT grants and allowances to disadvantaged people who require financial assistance in South Africa.

SASSA beneficiaries are urged to make sure that they read the SASSA notification letters. Here is more information.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has encouraged beneficiaries to ensure that they read SASSA notification letters. 

South Africa’s basic income grant system is flawed and is subject to predatory practices from private companies.

Two senior officials allegedly came with traditional healers who performed rituals in various work stations in a SASSA office in Mkhondo.

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 …

SASSA in Mpumalanga has reopened its Mkhondo office, after the incident involving two senior officials caught performing rituals in office.

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 …

Traumatised staff have returned to work after two weeks, following a special SASSA eMkhondo prayer session. Here’s more on the bizarre story.

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

June 2024 SASSA grant payments will be the first after the general elections. We look for any factors that could potentially destabilise them.

The South African Social Security Agency pays social grants, but do you know the next grant payment dates for June?

The ‘free ride is over’ for those with ill-gotten grants, as SASSA facial recognition software comes online to police referrals. Here’s more…

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