Get the latest news, policy changes, alerts and announcements from the South African Social Security Agency. Essential updates to help you navigate SASSA successfully. Also read our Latest SASSA Blogs to learn all about SASSA programs, how to SASSA Status Check online, application guidelines, payment schedules and more.
The SASSA Grant-In-Aid is a social grant provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to give financial assistance to people with disabilities who require full-time care at home. This article provides a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about the SASSA Grant-In-Aid in 2025 from eligibility criteria, required documents, and step-by-step … Read more
Knowing exactly when your South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant payment will arrive in January 2024 is key for budgeting if you rely on this social assistance. Mark your calendar – we break down payment dates for all major SASSA grants next month. This handy guide provides recipients with a comprehensive overview of when … Read more
The March payment run is a crucial grant disbursement period for SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) beneficiaries who rely on social assistance from key programs like the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant and more each month. Knowing exactly when your SASSA grant will be paid in March 2024 is key for … Read more
Applying for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2024 and received an “Identity Verification Failed” error? This common notification indicates your application did not pass the Department of Social Development’s validation checks for the R370 monthly payment and your Application has been rejected. However, if you are unsure you can … Read more
If you are receiving the “nsfas registered” error when applying for the new SASSA SRD grant in 2025, it means SASSA believes you are already receiving funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). And it is one of the few reasons why your application get Rejected. However, if you are not actually an … Read more
Have you received a “UIF registered” error while checking your SASSA SRD status in 2025? This guide provides clear, actionable steps to resolve the issue and access your Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. How to Fix SASSA SRD “UIF Registered” Error in 2025? (Quick Answer) To fix the SASSA SRD “UIF registered” error, verify … Read more
Have you encountered the SASSA SRD “Age Outside Range” error while applying for financial aid? This error is common but fixable. Learn how to address it effectively and ensure your grant application succeeds. How to Fix SASSA SRD “Age Outside Range” Error in 2025? (Quick Answer) To fix the SASSA SRD “Age Outside Range” error, … Read more
The South African government has expressed confidence in its ability to prevent further looting of funds from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in 2024. This comes after investigations in 2023 uncovered widespread corruption that resulted in the loss of approximately R90 million from SASSA grant funds. “We have implemented robust cybersecurity measures and … Read more
SASSA recently announced that all remaining SASSA and Postbank cash pay points will be closing between January and March 2024. This closure affects less than 2% of social grant recipients who still collect their grants in cash at post office branches. SASSA stated that a total of 870 cash pay points across South Africa will … Read more
The SASSA R350 grant has become a vital lifeline for many unemployed South Africans struggling to make ends meet. As of 2025, over 8 million people rely on this financial support. However, long queues and delayed payments have made access difficult for beneficiaries. If you currently receive your R350 grant via the Post Office, changing … Read more