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
SASSA Mid-2025 Grant Payouts Confirmed- Eligibility, Amounts & Payment Dates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the mid-2025 grant payment schedule, bringing financial relief to millions of South Africans. With adjustments to grant amounts to counteract inflation, it’s crucial to understand the updated eligibility criteria, payment 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 Card Issues In 2025? Try These Mobile Banking Apps For Fast, Secure Grant Payments
As of May 2025, a growing number of SASSA beneficiaries are facing problems accessing their funds due to card failures, ATM errors, or Postbank outages. Whether it’s due to expired SASSA cards, poor network connectivity, or technical issues, these interruptions can leave 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