The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides various social grants to assist vulnerable individuals and families. As of May 2025, several grants have seen increases to help beneficiaries cope with rising living costs. Below Continue reading
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Government Addresses Demand to Raise SASSA Pension Grant to R5,000
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
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
SRD Grant Holders Must Revalidate For 2025 UBI Grant – New Verification Starts May 15
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially introduced the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBI Grant) 2025, replacing the existing Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. To transition to this new system, all SRD grant recipients must 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
2025 Relief Alert – South Africa Rolls Out New Support Scheme For Low-Income Workers
In a major move to address the financial struggles of its citizens, the South African government has rolled out a new support scheme in 2025 targeting low-income workers. This comes in response to persistent economic challenges, including inflation, Continue reading
R500 SASSA Bonus In August 2025 – Who Qualifies And When Will You Be Paid
Millions of South Africans will benefit from SASSA’s August 2025 bonus payout, which provides an additional R500 on top of regular social grant payments. This relief comes amid rising living costs and is expected to Continue reading
SASSA R530 Monthly Payment Approved For 2025 – Check Eligibility And Payment Schedule Now!
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that the R530 Child Support Grant will continue into 2025, providing crucial financial aid to millions of low-income families. This consistent monthly payment supports the most vulnerable citizens, ensuring children 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