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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for managing and distributing social grants in South Africa. This includes pensions for eligible senior citizens. SASSA has the authority to review pensions from time to time to verify recipients still qualify. However, there are rules SASSA must follow regarding reviews and notification. If you have … Read more
Having unexpected or unauthorised deductions taken from your SASSA social grant can be incredibly frustrating and financially damaging. If you find suspicious or unwanted deductions on your SASSA card, you have options to dispute the charges and potentially stop further deductions. In this guide we will outline the key steps you can take. Short Answer:If … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment dates for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant in February 2024 for approved beneficiaries. This monthly financial support aims to assist unemployed South Africans struggling financially due to job losses or reduced income during the coronavirus pandemic. According to SASSA, the … Read more
The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has called out the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for having fully trained staff sitting idle at home while vulnerable citizens desperate for social assistance queue for hours and even days outside SASSA offices across the country. DA Shadow Minister of Social Development Bridget Masango slammed SASSA, saying over … Read more
Losing a loved one who was receiving South Africa’s Child Support Grant (CSG) to care for a child can lead to financial and administrative hurdles. If you become the new primary caregiver for that child, you may qualify to claim the CSG funds they previously received. Here is a guide on reapplying for Child Support … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that the government will lengthen and improve the special SRD R350 monthly Social Relief grant given to unemployed South Africans during the pandemic. Currently 9 million jobless people receive this temporary financial aid. In his final State of the Nation speech to the 6th administration in Cape Town, Ramaphosa stated … Read more
Postbank has confirmed the start of phasing out in-person cash payments for social grants at certain Post Office branches countrywide. This closure of cash pay points (CPPs) has already started and remain between (2 to 24 February 2024). However, civil society groups have raised concerns about poor communication and hardship for beneficiaries. As of the … Read more
If you received approval for South Africa’s special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant but have not yet received confirmation of a pay date, you may be wondering; Can I Collect My R350 Without a Payday? No, you cannot collect the R350 grant until you have been assigned an official pay date by the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency that provides welfare assistance and social grants to over 18 million vulnerable South Africans. These grants offer vital financial aid for expenses like food, housing, healthcare and more. A very common question that arises among grant beneficiaries is; Does SASSA Pay Grants On Weekends? … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that social grant amounts will increase starting April 1st, 2024 in order to keep pace with inflation and improve access for eligible recipients. The increases will apply to old age pensions, disability grants, foster care grants, care dependency grants, and child support grants. According to the … Read more