A viral graphic claiming SASSA grants will be cancelled over betting is false, SASSA says. Beneficiaries should ignore the fake alert and check official channels.
Practical, realistic budgeting tips for South African pensioners and SASSA grant recipients using April 2026 grant rates and simple expense strategies.
Gauteng pensioners say SASSA's scheduled October 2026 increases won't be enough, calling for R3,000–R5,000 grants and easier bank payments.
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.