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SASSA provides social welfare grants that are administered by the government for the lowest and modest income groups and the most vulnerable groups, like elderly people with disabilities and veterans. retirees, foster carers, care dependents, and other categories such as children with dependents. To help people out of poverty, these payments are made monthly with…
Are you a social grant recipient? Are you expecting social grant payment in May 2025? Here below are the Sassa grants payment dates for May 2025. Who Benefits from Sassa Grants Needy South Africans benefits from the social assistance provided by the South African Government. These social assistance means are administered by the South African…
Do not apply for Sassa R1400 Monthly Grant 2025 before you read this. There are news circulating about the Sassa R1400 monthly grant for 2025 online. Before you get phished, read this article carefuly. Source of The News There are several websites spreading wrong information about the so called Sassa R1400 grant. Both websites have…
Sassa reported that there is a WhatsApp message circulation spreading rumours that their system has been hacked. Read the Sassa statement below to find the truth about this. The Statement from Sassa Be very wary of circulating misinformation in a form of a WhatsApp voice note The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has noted…
SASSA and Postbank announce that, as part of a broader strategy to improve the quality of cash withdrawal services for all social grants recipients, physical cash payment points (CPP’s) and cash withdrawal of social grants inside Post Offices will be phased out. When Will This Start? The phasing-out process will be implemented in a staggered…
Is Sassa back online today for the September payments? This could be one of the questions Sassa beneficiaries are asking themselves after being unable to access their September social grant payments. Sassa September Payment Schedule As from 05 September 2023, Sassa grants were disbursed to beneficiaries all over the country starting with the old age…
Collect Your Sassa Grants at Shoprite | Alternative Ways to collect your social grants in South Africa. With some hiccups that the Post Office has faced recently, Sassa social grants recipients may look for alternative ways to collect their grants. Speaking on News Room Afrika, the spokesperson for the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa),…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has apologise for card replacement challenges. Some Sassa beneficiaries’ Sassa card were expiring end of March 2023. Therefore they were required to replace them, that’s where some experienced some challenges. As a result, Sassa has made a public apology to the beneficiaries of the grant. See their statement…
Sassa News : Sassa Urges Beneficiaries to Protect their Grants Sassa has send out flyers on their social media pages in various South African languages urging their beneficiaries to protect their grants. The flyers are asking if the beneficiaries are getting some unauthorised debit orders. Then it goes on and inform the beneficiary of the…
This article was republished with permission. Here is the original article By By Marecia Damons or Ground “We came to the Post Office and they said there was no money” A Cape Town mother spent hours queuing outside the Post Office in Athlone this week, desperate to collect her child’s unpaid social grant. “November was the…
The south African Social security Agency (Sassa) is urging those who have not received their social grants due to recent glitches experienced to call Post Bank for assistance. Background Sassa social grants beneficiaries were unable tk get their funds from last week and over the weekend. The agency blamed it on glitches experienced on the…
Is SRD Grant Increased to R500 | Here is The Answer There are recent media reports that the SRD grant has been increased. But here is the correct answer for the question; is SRD grant increased to R500? Is SRD Increased to R624 or R500? Have you lately found an article talking about the SRD…
How Much is SRD Grant Now | Is SRD Grant Increased? Some of the questions you may be asking yourself could be how much is SRD grant now ? This and more questions are going to be answered on this article. The influence of false news on social media increases day-by-day. If you only rely…
Sassa has confirmed that there is no need to reconfirm SRD applications under the new regulations. Previously, SRD beneficiaries were required to confirm their applications every three month. Now Sassa says no more reconfirmations. Sassa Updates September 2022 On their Twitter page, Sassa wrote “Amended COVID-19 SRD Regulations: Did you know that clients are no…
Sassa on a monthly basis, distributes Child Support Grant to the qualifying caregivers on behalf of the beneficiaries under the age of 18 in South Africa. This grant is a form of assistance that Sassa on behalf of the South African Government offers to take care of children below the age of 18. Read further…
Reconfirm SRD Application in September Sassa regulations for the SRD Grant require that beneficiaries reconfirm their applications every three month. This is to let Sassa know that the beneficiary still needs the Social Relief of Distress Grant. Who Should Reconfirm SRD Application in September? If you have applied for the SRD Grant about three months…
She Started a Business with SRD Grant and Now Earns More than R300 per Day The Minister of Social Development has indicated that R350 grant is not adequate. But further indicated that the government is paying social grants to more than 18 million people in South Africa. Antendaho’s Business The R350 grant, for Antendaho from…
More People to Receive R350 Grant – Sassa Media Statement on new SRD regulations. This are the SRD R350 Updates for this week. The South African Social Security Agency has, on the 25th of August 2022 release a statement suggesting that more people will receive SRD grant due to amended new regulations. These new regulations…
Sassa Payment Dates for 2022 Old Age Pension: The Old Age Pension Grant is a social assistant for the elderly persons residing in South Africa. From the age of 60, one can apply for social assistant from South African Government through their Social Development entity, the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA). About the Grant…
Sassa September Pay Dates and Social Grant Types: South Africa’s social grants are paid monthly and are administered and disbursed by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Sassa is among other things responsible for registering, assessing and approving new applicants for social assistance also known as social grants. Social Assistance Budgeting The country’s social…
SASSA Payout Dates From September 2022 to March 2023 Earlier this year, Sassa has published social grants payment schedule for 2022 to 2023. The schedule shows the social grants payment dates for various grants such as disability grant, old pensioner grants and child support grant. How Are Grants Paid Monthly It was then indicated that…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently cautioned their SRD clients of a potential scammer. They posted on their social media platforms about individual(s) who are claiming to be a Sassa official who is calling unsuspecting beneficiaries asking them their SRD account login details. Sassa Caution to SRD Clients “SASSA has received high…
Reconfirm Sassa Application August 2022 Applicants or beneficiaries for the SRD Grant are required as per the new SRD rules to reconfirm if they still need the R350 SRD Grant. This should be done after every three months. About Sassa SRD Grant Administration The current cycle of SRD R350 Grant is administered under new regulations….
Sassa Statement: 5 Million SRD applications Approved. Sassa has issued a press statement indication that 5 million SRD applications approved recently. Of all these applications, over 4 million people have been paid already. The agency has also clarified that 5% of the grant applicants holds a tertiary qualification not 60% as reported by other media…
Sassa Confirms August Grants Payment Dates The South African Social Security Agency has just confirmed the dates of which the August social grants are going to be paid. The confirmation shows that the payments will start on the 02 August and conclude on 04 August. Reminder Sassa has recent;y reminded beneficiaries that they do not…
On their social media platforms, The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)has cleared some of the burning questions that were frequently asked by the grant beneficiaries. The questions cleared include questions about the SRD website, whether caregivers receives SRD Grant and payment dates for SRD reconsiderations. Below are the Sassa frequently asked questions and their…
Sassa Updates: Sassa Payments for August 2022 to Start on the 2nd of the Month The social grants payments for the month of August will start on the 2nd of August and will be concluded on the 4th of August. The monthly schedule for Sassa payments for the year 2022 to 2023 indicated that payment…
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) social grants payment dates for August 2022 are out. The grants payments will commence on the 2nd of August and concludes on the 4th of August. Alternative Ways to Collect Social Grants Sassa has recently asked beneficiaries to use alternative ways to get their social grants. They indicated…
In their recent updates, The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) urges their clients and potential clients to use correct contact details when applying for social grants. Sassa is the only agency that is responsible for administration of social grants in South Africa. They are an entity of the Department of Social Development. Provide correct…
Get to know more about Sassa Reconfirm for July 2022. It is now three months since the new cycle of the COVID-19 SRD Grant has started. The grant reapplications were reopened back in April this year. This was to allow applicants to resubmit their applications if they still need the assistance from the scheme. New…
The current cycle of SRD R350 Grant is administered under new regulations. One such regulation is that, every three month, applicants must reconfirm their SRD applications. Why Reconfirm Sassa Application for SRD Grant? All SRD R350 grant applicants must reconfirm their grant applications at least once every 3 months. This reconfirmation informs SASSA that applicants…
SASSA card can be used at ATMs or supermarkets, Sassa encourages beneficiaries to do so. Sassa is encouraging their beneficiaries to use their Sassa cards to withdraw cash at ATMs and use it to buy goods at supermarkets as it is also a debit card. Sassa Statement The SASSA card is also a debit card….
SRD Beneficiaries encouraged to Update Their Details The South African Social Security Agency is encouraging SRD Beneficiaries to update their details on the SRD system. Those who their details are incomplete or incorrect on the system are given up to 07 July 2022 to update their details. Sassa Message to SRD Beneficiaries Clients can update…
Sassa Old Age Pension Payment Date for July Old Age Pension Grants and other social grants are distributed and administered monthly by the South African Social Security Agency mostly referred to as SASSA. The agency has to make sure that grants are distributed accordingly to the correct person at the right time. Pensioners Concern However,…
Social Grants | Sassa Payment Dates for July 2022 Month-to-month, Sassa disburses social grants to beneficiaries in South Africa. The social grants are form of social assistant by the South African Government for the needy citizens. Overall Grant Administration It has been reported that Sassa distributes over 18 million social grants every month. Over 10…
Sassa to Clear Outstanding SRD Payments Sassa has again reaffirms the beneficiaries that the SRD grants outstanding from April 2022 will be paid in mid-June 2022. The agency also indicated how they are planning to clear out these outstanding payments. The message on Sassa social media pages reads: payments for the new cycle of the…
How to Change Banking Details for Sassa R350 Grants Sassa has recently indicated that the payments for the R350 SRD Grants from April when the new cycle began will be made in mid-June. Beneficiaries are this time should be expecting payments from Sassa as it is almost mid-month. Changing or Adding Bank Details on Sassa…
Sassa Confirms Child Grant Payment Date for June 2022 The South African Social Security Agency has just confirmed the Child Grant payment dates for June 2022. Furthermore, the agency has just confirmed the top up for Child Support Grant for orphans and vulnerable children from R480 to R720. Social Assistant Amendment The Social Assistance Amendment…
Sassa has just made an announcement that SRD payments will commence mid June. The agency has indicated that they will make multiple payments to clear the backlogs. “Payments for the new cycle of the special COVID-19 SRD grant (from April 2022) will be paid as from mid-June 2022.” Said Sassa on their Facebook Page. The…
Sassa Warns of False Competitions in Their Name If you are a regular social media user, there is a bigger possibility that you have seen one or more of the false information about Sassa services. The South African Social Security Agency cautions the public about a competition false information making rounds on the social media….
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is a Social Development Department entity responsible for administration and disbursement of social assistance to the needy South Africans, documented refugees and permanent citizens of the country. Sassa Branches Sassa has branches in all South African Provinces and the branches opens daily to assist clients and beneficiaries in…
June Social Grants Starts This Thursday The South African Social Security Agency has scheduled the social grants payment date for 2022. If you are a Sassa beneficiary or grant recipient read more to find the payment dates for June 2022. The wait for June social grant payments is almost over. This is the week that…
Sassa Child Support Grant Payment Date for June Child Support Grant is one of the many social grants administered by the South African Social Security Agency in South Africa. This grant is meant for children under the age of 18 whom their caregiver does not receive income more than as stipulated below. Purpose for the…
All Sassa Payment Dates for June 2022 It is almost month end, and the Sassa social grants beneficiaries are looking forward to another instalment of grant payment for the month of June. Sassa will be disbursing social grants for the month of June 2022 from 02 June until 06 June 2022. Alternative ways to get…
Sassa SRD Website to Be Offline for Maintenance The Sassa SRD website is scheduled and will be down from 20 May to 26 June 2022 in the evenings. According to the Sassa announcement, the offline schedule is meant for the maintenance of the website. Sassa Notice Sassa has indicated that their website will be down…
Sassa Older Pension Grant Payment Date for June 2022 Social grants are distributed and administered by the South African Social Security Agency mostly referred to as SASSA. It is the responsibility of this government entity to make sure that grants are distributed accordingly to the correct person at the right time. Grant Dependency Millions of…
Sassa Social Grants Payment Dates for June 2022 The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) earlier published payment dates for social grants for the 2022 to 2023 financial year. These include Sassa Social grants payment dates for June 2022. Social Development budget vote The Minister of Social Development recently tabled the budget vote for the…
SRD Payments to Be Disbursed in June according to the Social Development Minister. Social Development Minister outlined the budget for the Department for 2022/2023 financial year. Major part of the budget will cover social grants with more that 18 million beneficiaries in the country benefiting4, SRD grant included. The overall allocation “Our budget allocation for…
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) advised grants beneficiaries receiving monies at cash points and Post Office to use alternative ways to cash out or buy groceries with their Sassa/Sapo Card. The agency recently said they were facing challenges beyond their control. Sassa Cash Service Challenges Sasssa said that the challenges they are facing…
Social Grants are paid on a monthly basis to the beneficiaries by the South African Social Security Agency. Sassa is an agency of the Department of Social Development in South Africa responsible for the disbursement of social grants and other social assistance. Sassa is responsible for disbursing grants such as Child Support Grant, Old Pensioners…
The South African Social Security Agency published social payment dates for 2022. The published dates also stretched to 2023. Beneficiaries are now able to find social grants payment for each month of 2022 until March 2023. Here below are the May Social Grants Payment Dates. Sassa Grant Schedule for 2022 If you have not yet…
The South African Social Security Agency indicated on their website that they are not taking new grant applications for the R350 SRD Grant currently. This means that no new grant applications are being processed. UPDATE: SRD Reapplication Open The message reads as follows: “Please note that SASSA is not taking new applications for the SRD…
The Sassa R700 Grant has been trending and people are looking for application forms for this grant. You may be shocked to find out that there is no grant known as the R700 grant. Read more below and see what Sassa said about the R700 grant. There are people on social media who continues to…
Sassa News | Older Pension Grant Payment Date for May 2022 Sassa has released the payment dates for the rest of 2022 until March 2023. You can view the 2022 payment schedule for all Sassa social grants online. The older persons grant for the month of May 2022 will be paid as listed below. May…
With a month of April coming to an end, a lot of people may wonder when will the Sassa social grants will be paid in May 2022. We provide a list of Sassa Social Grants payment dates for May 2022. Sassa Grant Payments Schedule for 2022 The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released…
The payments for the Sassa R350 SRD Grant will continue from Tuesday 19 April 2022 following a long Easter weekend. Below are there Sassa R350 SRD grant payment dates for mid April 2022 until month end. The dates released for Sassa R350 SRD Grant shows that there are four payment days on each of the…
April SRD Payments to Resume Next Tuesday Going to a long Easter weekend means a lot of things for the R350 SRD Grant recipients. It also means a lot of things to the agencies responsible for disbursing the SRD Grant Payments for the month of April. Easter Holidays The SRD Payments for April prior Good…
There is No Sassa R700 Grant Application Form You probably have heard about the so called “Sassa R700 Grant” and you are looking for the application form. Well, do not look anymore because there is no Sassa R700 Grant Application form. There are people on social media who continues to advertise the R700 grant; these…
R350 SRD Payment Dates for This Week Plus a Message from SAPO Payment for the R350 SRD grant for this week of April 2022 will be paid from Monday 11 April up to Thursday, 14 April 2022. Details of who will be paid during this week are listed below. SAPO Message The South African Post…
These are The R350 Payment Dates for April Over 10 million people have been approved for the SRD R350 Grant. These beneficiaries receive their monthly payments from The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). SAPO Updates On a monthly basis, the SA Post office makes payments for those who opted to get their R350 payment…
Sassa Social Grants Payment Dates Starts from the 4th of April April Pay Dates It is official; Sassa has released the payment dates for April 2022. Furthermore, they have scheduled the payment dates for the whole of 2022 until March 2023. Sassa social grant recipients must expect their monies from the 4th of April 2022….
SASSA Published Social Grant Payment Dates for 2022 to 2023 Sassa published grants payment dates for 2022 to 2023. The dates start from April 2022 until March 2023. You will now know when to collect your social grant every month from April 2022 to March 2023. Sassa indicated that social grants will be paid from…
SASSA Grant Payment Dates for April 2022 The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) through their social media platforms confirms the grant payment dates for April 2022. This comes after so many people have requested the dates to be published on Sassa social media pages. Sassa Announcement The agency has finally released an outline of…
Sassa R700 Grant True or Fake [Here are the answers] There is an advert that is making rounds on social media about Sassa R700 Grant. Sassa is warning the public of such advert. You may be asking yourself whether the grant is legit or not. Here are the answers. The advert content Below is what…
Sassa R700 Grant: Sassa Reaction Sassa R700 Grant has been the talk of the social media in the recent days. The advert which made rounds on social platforms prompted Sassa to react. Here is the truth about Sassa R700 Grant 2022. The ad on social media The advert which reads “In 2022, over 575,000 citizens…