Time is running out for hundreds of thousands of card swaps, but will the SASSA Postbank double deadline help ease disruption?

A landmark ruling on SASSA SRD in 2025 promises to open up the grant to millions of poor residents. Here’s how to apply successfully …

In times of great uncertainty is when SASSA grant loan-sharks thrive. And continued agency inaction has opened the door to these forces …

Payment of March 2025 SASSA Childcare grants – the last before unconfirmed increases – will go ahead despite widespread uncertainty …

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 …

March 2025 SASSA Child Support grants are the last before long-awaited increases. However, there’s trouble brewing at the agency …

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 …

As beneficiaries eagerly await confirmation on official increases, here’s the latest on revisions to SASSA February 2025 Children’s Grants …

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

Did you know eligible parents with minors are entitled to February 2025 SASSA Childcare grants to help ease financial burden? Here’s more …

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

SASSA celebrates matriculants of 2024 and pledges to improve its services in the coming year. But there’s a catch …

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 …

Minors of eligible parents are entitled to SASSA Children’s Grants for February 2025 to help ease the financial burden of ‘Janu-worry’ …

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

Here’s the latest regarding SASSA Children’s grants for January 2025. And how parents with minors can help ease the burden of the New Year …

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 …

Monthly SASSA Childcare Grants may seem inexpensive in isolation, but the cost to the country when you tally them up is astronomical …

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

Eligible parents with minors can now secure SASSA Childcare Grants for January 2025 to help ease the burden of the New Year. Here’s how …

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 …

Government hopes to tackle its mounting public wage bill by offering early retirement to South African civil servants. Here’s how it’ll work …

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 a guide to reputable SASSA grant payment methods available in 2024, so you can avoid unscrupulous service providers …

Agency has sounded the alarm over predatory lenders of SASSA grants in 2024, calling them a silent threat to the nation’s vulnerable …

Struggling parents with minors are eligible for SASSA Childcare grants for December 2024 to ease the festive season burden …

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’ …

Financially distressed residents with minors should seek support with a December 2024 SASSA Children’s grant. Here’s how it works …

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 …

2024 SRD Status Check is in the headlines again, and here’s what grant 9-million grant recipients need to know …

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 …

Through its November 2024 SASSA Childcare grants, government makes provision for financially distressed parents with minors. Here’s how to apply …

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 …

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 …

Agency reveals why only one-third of 2024 SASSA SRD applications each month are successful. And potential security risks going forward …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi wants to provide an e-register for free indigent benefits in South Africa to help the poor. Here’s more …

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 …

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 …

Upcoming 2024 SASSA grant increases represent much-needed relief for cash-strapped beneficiaries battling winter. Here’s more …

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 …

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

Bill approved in the National Assembly will increase SASSA grant beneficiaries take home by R50 billion. 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 …

Agency explains how 2024 SASSA beneficiaries without smart ID cards are more likely to struggle with the new biometric verification process …

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