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SASSA has confirmed the payment dates for February 2023. Older persons will be able to collect from today, 2 February 2023.

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SASSA grants: Beneficiaries can start collecting THIS WEEK

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People depending on social grants say they are struggling to make ends meet with their grant money and have to resort to loans.

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