The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for March 2024, addressing the previously unpaid grants from January and February. This comprehensive guide outlines the payment dates for various social grants, including the Social Relief of…
Strengthening the Social Safety Net: President Ramaphosa Announces Increased Support for South Africans Facing Unemployment In a move aimed at bolstering the country’s social safety net, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration has unveiled a significant initiative to support unemployed South Africans.…
In 2024, SASSA grant beneficiaries with gold cards expiring in the next few months can avoid long queues and payment mishaps by switching their payments, free of charge, to a Shoprite Money Market Account – South Africa’s lowest cost, fully…
In a pivotal move to modernize the delivery of social grant payments, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has embarked on a significant initiative to discontinue all cash pay points before 2025. This reform is scheduled to take effect…
In a historic State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 8, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled an ambitious roadmap to elevate and extend the vital Sassa SRD R350 Grant. This announcement marks a crucial turning point for millions of…
In a much-needed update for thousands of South African families, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that the distribution of Child Support Grants and Foster Child Grants will commence on February 6, 2024. This brings relief to…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment dates for February 2024, scheduled from the 2nd to the 6th of February for all social grant payment extractions. If you are a Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350…
As we enter the new year of 2024, over 8 million South Africans anxiously await news of an increase in the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. This grant has been a lifeline for millions since its introduction in…
Government Extends Lifeline, Allocates R34 Billion for Continued Support In a welcome announcement, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant until March 2025. This crucial decision, unveiled by Finance Minister Enoch…
Strengthening Verification, Enhancing Transparency: SASSA’s Commitment to Combating Fraud in Social Grants In a significant move to combat fraud and ensure the integrity of social grant distribution, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) blocked a staggering 74,000 deceased accounts…