A proposed SASSA old-age grant increase to R3 000 a month has been put before Parliament, as campaigners question whether the current payment can cover older...
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed 65 officials following disciplinary proceedings involving fraud and misconduct since April 2025, as the agency steps up...
South African pensioners could benefit from cheaper grocery shopping if a proposal for a special discount card gains traction among those calling for more financial relief...
Sassa changes November grant payment dates ahead of local government elections Social grant beneficiaries will receive their November 2026 payments earlier than usual under a revised...
South African social grant beneficiaries will need to take note of an adjusted payment schedule for November 2026, with SASSA moving payment dates ahead of the...
For some elderly South Africans, getting through a routine Home Affairs verification process is becoming an exhausting experience, particularly when fingerprint scanners fail to recognise their...
SASSA beneficiaries are already making their expectations clear ahead of October, with some calling for the Older Persons Grant to increase to R5 000. However, there...
A discussion around SASSA grants has prompted different opinions from South Africans, with comments focusing on fraud, the experience of waiting for grants and the amount...
For pensioners trying to avoid long waits at public clinics, a free private healthcare option is available at selected Clicks pharmacies. According to a report by...
SASSA beneficiaries can start planning for September, with the month’s grant payment dates confirmed for the first week of the month. According to The South African,...