The Department of Social Development (DSD) is grappling with challenges in managing social grants amidst the country’s economic pressures. During a session before Parliament’s portfolio committee on social development, DSD officials addressed calls to increase Continue reading
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SASSA to Withhold Thousands of Grants This Week – Here’s Why
Approximately 20,000 social grant recipients will experience a delay in receiving their payments this week due to a new verification process introduced by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The agency announced that the Continue reading
New Deadline for SASSA Gold Card- Payments Continue Until 31 May 2025
The SASSA Gold Card deadline has been extended, giving recipients more time to replace their cards. If you’re still using the gold card, take note of the updated deadline of 31 May 2025. After this Continue reading
R370 Payments Are Back for 2025 – Find Out If You Qualify
The South African government’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, widely known as the R370 payment, will return in 2025, providing financial assistance to millions of South Africans facing economic hardship. This payment aims to Continue reading
SASSA Launches New Digital Payment System – What Beneficiaries Must Know
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has rolled out a modern digital payment system in collaboration with Postbank. This upgrade replaces the older gold SASSA cards with sleek black Postbank cards, bringing in advanced Continue reading
SASSA SRD Grant Set to Transition Into Basic Income Grant
Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), recently revealed that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is planning to transform the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant into a Basic Continue reading
$1,000 Bill Found in Vintage Book Turns Out to Be Collector’s Prize
A rare discovery has recently captivated the numismatic community: a 1934 $1,000 bill found tucked inside a vintage book has turned out to be a collector’s treasure. This unexpected find not only sheds light on Continue reading
Goodbye SSI Payments? Main Causes Behind Benefit Suspension in 2025
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is an essential financial support program managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It provides monthly payments to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with limited income and resources. The primary Continue reading
Rare 1942/1 Mercury Dime Found in a Suitcase Shocks the Market
In a remarkable turn of events, a rare 1942/1 Mercury Dime was recently discovered in an old suitcase during a family estate cleanout in New Jersey. This unexpected find has captivated the numismatic community, as Continue reading
This $10 Star Note With Ladder Serial Found in Drawer Just Sold Big
In the world of currency collecting, certain banknotes transcend their face value due to unique features. One such feature is the combination of a star note designation and a ladder serial number, which can make a seemingly ordinary bill Continue reading