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.
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.
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...
Pensioners across South Africa are voicing anger over the R2 400 Old Age Grant, saying the amount no longer matches rising living costs and calling for...