Can it get any lower? Police decided to deploy the water cannon against SASSA applicants, who were in a queue to renew their disability grants.

The lapsing of the temporary disability grant has been branded a ‘humanitarian crisis’ by the DA – but SASSA feel like they are the ones due some sympathy.

Lindiwe Zulu is under fire, following some disastrous planning from her Department. The lapsed disability grant has created massive queues at SASSA offices.

Super-spreader event loading? There were troubling scenes reported at multiple SASSA offices on Tuesday, as large crowds of social grant recipients formed.

One of SASSA’s most popular social grants – which services over 200 000 people – is set to expire this month. Here’s who will be affected.

Only once in the last 20 years has the number of people claiming social grants dropped – and these latest figures from SASSA paint a harrowing picture.

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu said SASSA is currently piloting the automation of social grant applications.

Almost seven million people received the R350 grant in November – but there has also been a large number of rejections dished out by SASSA.

The DA says it is no wonder that the SASSA R350 grant appeals process has been marred by backlogs of thousands of emails and phone calls.

According to SASSA, beneficiaries should be able to access their social grants, as well as, the R350 SRD, grant by early January.

SASSA released a statement on Wednesday, informing all beneficiaries – including R350 grant applicants – about the threat criminals pose to these payments.

The temporary disability and care dependency grants will lapse this month. According to SASSA, some beneficiaries may need to re-apply.

The DA is calling on Lindiwe Zulu to account for hundreds of social grants that were fraudulently received by City of Joburg employees.

The City of Joburg’s investigation services have learnt that hundreds of employees wrongfully received an array of social grants.

The EFF will be paying a visit to the labour department and SASSA on Thursday to demand that people be paid their monies.

Maimane plans to roll out a social grant programme that will be funded through a restructured BEE scheme. It will be trialled in early 2021.

The Black Sash Trust has approached the High Court in Pretoria to interdict SASSA’s decision to cut the COVID-19 caregiver grant.

Finance Minister will find the R6-billion required to fund the extension of the special grant by reprioritising existing programmes.

While President Cyril Ramaphosa extended the R350 grant by three months, the DA is not convinced that SASSA can handle the demand.

Those South Africans who are in dire need of the R350 SRD grant have been handed a lifeline for a further three months.

No hope is better than false hope, we suppose: SASSA has moved to dismiss claims that the R350 grant will be given a two-month extension.

SASSA is facing a race against time to extend their R350 grant payments beyond October, as government officials continue to drag their feet.

SASSA has confirmed that some of their temporary social grants will be extended beyond October, with the R350 payment ‘under review’.

What will happen to those receiving SASSA’s R350 grant once the scheme expires at the end of October? Lindiwe Zulu addressed the issue on Wednesday.

They’re at it again: A handful of SASSA accounts have been affected by a technical error, which takes money away from those receiving social grants.

October is the last official month for R350 grant payments. But one minister has implored SASSA to ensure that the temporary scheme becomes permanent.

With all SASSA grant recipients set to receive payment next week, the department’s issued a schedule for October – and an update for R350 grant claimants.

There is now new hope for beneficiaries whose SASSA SRD grant application was declined. Here’s how you can change the outcome.

SASSA will not be paying out the R350 grant for the first week of October, amid a flood of complaints that have been registered with the Public Protector.

The R350 COVID-19 SRD grant payment system has been plagued with issues, and distribution to desperate beneficiaries has been slow-going.

While SASSA trials a new online application portal for social grants, the DA says there have already been reports of technical glitches.

SASSA have created a facility that allows you to apply for Child Support, Older Persons and Foster Child grants online from Monday.

Auditor-General of South Africa Kimi Makwetu said there were some inefficiencies in the payments of the SASSA R350 grants.

For those receiving any monthly SASSA grants – including the R350 COVID payments – you may have stood in your last lengthy collection queue…

An enormous backlog of R350 grant applications has forced SASSA to change tact – but why have they waited so long to put a “Plan B” in place?

SASSA said that recipients should opt to open bank accounts and select payment into these facilities, as this is the fastest way to get paid.

Even for this department, it’s a shocker. Politicians are demanding answers after a batch of abandoned SASSA grant applications were discovered.

If the SASSA R350 grant is not being directly deposited into your account and you need to visit the Post Office, this is what you’ll need.

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu is expected to deliver a statement before Parliament regarding the R350 SRD grants on Thursday.

SASSA has committed to sending out a double payment for the R350 grant. Heres why it has taken the decision and who qualifies.

The DA claims SASSA is referring disability grant applicants to the COVID-19 R350 grant, which is R1 500 less than what they’re eligible for.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has appointed 465 doctors around the country to fast track the assessment of grant applications by people with disabilities.

Where’s the best place to live in South Africa if you want to claim your R350 grant? SASSA has revealed all provincial payments made so far.

Ace Magashule says the ANC has been considering a new basic income grant ‘for many years’ – and the monthly payments could be set at R350.

The DA says Lindiwe Zulu must give timelines on when and how SASSA’s review process will unfold for R350 grant applicants who were rejected.

A number of R350 grant applicants have raised issues with their ‘bank verification’ status. SASSA issued a brief response to the matter on Monday.

The ANC are, allegedly, planning a permanent R500 social grant payment to help millions of citizens. But it may come at great expense to the taxpayer.

With many of our R350 grant recipients desperately wanting a fixed payment date, SASSA’s response on Tuesday has left much to be desired.

Applicants for the R350 grant were left dry on Wednesday evening after Ramaphosa failed to address outstanding payments.

South Africans, who claim to be unemployed for years without any other source of income, have allegedly been declined the SASSA R350 grant.

SASSA has committed to making two June payments to the R350 grant recipients who haven’t received any financial support since applying in May.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said Lindiwe Zulu has provided no clarity as to how many South Africans have received the R350 relief grant.

The R350 grant should only be with us for six months. But it seems there’s pressure from the government’s alliance partners to extend its lifespan.

Sassa said it has disapproved 1 597 127 applicants for relief grants since they have other means of income.

SASSA have taken to Twitter on Tuesday, telling those who have applied for the R350 grant that they may have to wait a little longer for payment.

There are no lows that the criminal class of South Africa won’t stoop to. Within 24 hours of the new R350 SASSA grant going live, a scam has been detected.

A breakdown of food items you can buy with your R350 social relief grant to get you through the month.

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu also apologised to those Sassa grant beneficiaries who did not receive their money.

Heartbreaking scenes, here. Queues and crowds have formed around the block on Monday, as SASSA grant recipients were made to wait for hours.

Will SASSA be prepared for the enormous task ahead? The roll-out of a new R350 social grant might not go as smoothly as many would hope.

SASSA’s newly introduced Social Relief of Distress Grant – worth R350 a month – can be claimed from May. Here’s who qualifies for the payments.

Ramaphosa announced a relief package of R500 billion to ensure the recovery of areas affected by the current crisis facing the country.

The way SASSA grants are paid out will change from next month onwards. Here’s the official reasoning the department has given us.

Sassa has provided a solution to temporary disability grants which have lapsed or expired in March.

Pensioners were made to queue for hours – most of the day in some cases – to receive their social grants on Monday. Sassa’s plan had deadly consequences.

It’s good news for those who receive social grants from Sassa – you can still pick up your payments during lockdown. Here’s how you do it.

Sassa says the number of people at cash pay points will be managed and hygiene protocols will be followed to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has also, in his 2020 Budget Speech, promised a trifling R20 increase for child support grants.

On average SASSA disburses about R14.2 billion monthly to 17 million beneficiaries.

SASSA accused of failing to meet the human and social needs of the poor.

Caregivers can’t apply for a financial life-line without a court order.

Lindiwe Zulu is closely monitoring and paying site visits to Sassa service points despite fraud, social grants will be paid.

South Africans receiving social grants now have less than three weeks to swap their old SASSA cards for the new gold ones.

Sassa operations will be disrupted nationwide.

The grant proposal by the Department of Correctional Services is an innovative idea and should be taken seriously.

The clock is ticking. Mmusi Maimane has given the ANC an ultimatum over Bathabile Dlamini, as the DA wants her turfed out of office.

Millions of South Africans rely on the social grants system operating smoothly.

Another twist in the long-running Social Grants saga. This time, it might actually be the first bit of good news since Bathabile Dlamini got reshuffled.

It’s a classic ANC move, here

The Democratic Alliance has commented on reports that Bathabile Dlamini will again extend the social grant contract with CPS.

President Makhosi Khoza? Don’t rule anything out in politics…

Well… nobody said which way they’re going to ‘radically transform’ the economy.