Anele Zulu 
“Turns out even the dead can cash in on South Africa’s generous social grants these days.“ The South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) has reportedly paid out over R31 million in social grants to deceased beneficiaries between 2023 and 2024, raising questions about oversight and effective monitoring of grant payments. This revelation came to light … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides monthly grants to over 19 million vulnerable South Africans. These grants serve as a vital lifeline for many people. However, some unscrupulous companies are illegally deducting money from people’s SASSA grants without their consent. If you find an unauthorized deduction from your SASSA grant, you can lodge … Read more
That was the urgent warning sounded by President Cyril Ramaphosa at a packed African National Congress (ANC) rally when he predicted collapse of pivotal upliftment services like the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) should the ANC cede governmental power after the pivotal 2024 elections. But just how … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has once again failed to pay out social grants to thousands of beneficiaries in January 2024. According to reports, over 70,000 beneficiaries did not receive their monthly grants, leaving many families struggling financially. SASSA has attributed the payment failure to issues verifying and processing beneficiary banking details. However, … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has revealed why thousands of social grant beneficiaries did not receive their monthly payments in January 2024. The agency has also indicated when affected recipients can expect to be paid. So, what exactly happened? Over 150,000 SASSA grant beneficiaries were impacted by recent payment issues that prevented them … Read more
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa made the shocking assertion that social grants and the social safety net could “disappear” if the ANC loses power. A senior Postbank official has now debunked this claim and reaffirmed that grants will continue regardless of the ruling party. President Ramaphosa Resorts to Fearmongering and Misinformation While delivering his January … Read more
Planning your budget? If you receive South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants, it’s essential to know exactly when your February 2024 payment will land. This comprehensive guide breaks down payment dates for all major SASSA grants next month. Use this calendar to find out precisely when funds will hit your bank account. SASSA Payment … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the COVID-19 SRD R350 payment dates for eligible beneficiaries in January 2024. The Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant provides monthly financial assistance to unemployed South Africans struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic. SASSA SRD Payment Dates for January 2024 According to SASSA, … Read more
A worrying new type of fraud has emerged in South Africa, where criminals are taking over the cell phone numbers of Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries to block their access and steal the R350 monthly payments. Bonginkosi Nxumalo, an unemployed teacher from Daveyton, has been receiving the emergency COVID-19 grant since its introduction … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) card is an essential financial tool for many South African citizens who rely on social grants. However, if your SASSA card is lost, stolen, or compromised, you’ll want to block your SASSA card as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized transactions or abuse of your benefits. You can … Read more