SASSA will pay Older Persons’ Grants from 4 August 2026. A fourth payment day for reviews is set for 7 August; affected beneficiaries must visit a...
SASSA will pay August social grants in early August. Dates for Older Persons, Disability and Children’s grants, payment amounts and the fourth payment day explained.
According to The South African, a mother's complaint about the R580 Child Support Grant sparked calls for food vouchers, with commenters debating caps, higher payouts and...
Postbank urges SASSA beneficiaries to switch to Postbank Black Cards before 31 August to avoid payment disruptions; card replacements are free at selected stores.
Social Development Minister Dina Pule says SASSA will review more than 350,000 grants in 2026/27, expand digital services, hire staff and strengthen biometrics to reduce queues...
New Social Development Minister Dina Pule promises digital updates, reviews and 1,000 new workers to reduce SASSA queues and protect social grants.
A Northern Cape mother working in domestic cleaning says the R580 Child Support Grant covers school costs but leaves families short on food and rent.
A Western Cape SRD grant recipient tells The South African she has “nothing left” by month’s end, saying R370 barely covers food and transport costs.
According to IOL, SASSA will review over 350,000 grants this year aiming to save R1.5bn, expand digital services and recruit 1,000+ contract workers to ease queues.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has dismissed 43 officials implicated in fraud, theft, corruption and serious maladministration during the 2025/2026 financial year, the agency...